US Bridges

SR 542 over Branch of Indian Fork

Fair

Carroll County, Ohio · 3.35 MI E of Jct. SR39 · Structure no. 1001957

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,012
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 542 over Branch of Indian Fork is a concrete slab carrying SR 542 over Branch of Indian Fork in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,405 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 542
CrossesBranch of Indian Fork
Location3.35 MI E of Jct. SR39
RouteState Highway 542
CountyCarroll County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55647, -81.25365
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed36 mi (58 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 Branch of Indian Fork built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 542 over Branch of Indian Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 542 over Branch of Indian Fork carry?

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

How long is SR 542 over Branch of Indian Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 542 over Branch of Indian Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.