US Bridges

SR 542 over Br Indian CR

Good

Carroll County, Ohio · 4.19 MI E of Jct. SR 39 · Structure no. 1001982

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 542 over Br Indian CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 542 over Br Indian CR in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 542
CrossesBr Indian CR
Location4.19 MI E of Jct. SR 39
RouteState Highway 542
CountyCarroll County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.56784, -81.25724
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 542 over Br Indian CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 542 over Br Indian CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 542 over Br Indian CR carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 542 over Br Indian CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 542 over Br Indian CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.