US Bridges

SR 542 over Huff Run

Good

Carroll County, Ohio · 3.25 Miles S JCT SR 183 · Structure no. 1002075

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 542 over Huff Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 542 over Huff Run in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 542
CrossesHuff Run
Location3.25 Miles S JCT SR 183
RouteState Highway 542
CountyCarroll County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61099, -81.27543
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 Huff Run built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 542 over Huff Run 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 Huff Run carry?

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

How long is SR 542 over Huff Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 542 over Huff Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.