US Bridges

SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir

Good

Carroll County, Ohio · 1.53 MI E of JCT SR39 · Structure no. 1001922

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,012
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 79 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,405 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 542
CrossesAtwood Reservoir
Location1.53 MI E of JCT SR39
RouteState Highway 542
CountyCarroll County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55931, -81.22269
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,012 (2018)
Projected traffic1,405 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir carry?

About 1,012 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 542 over Atwood Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.