US Bridges

USR-42 over North Fork Massie Creek

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .12MI. Ne. of Greene Co. · Structure no. 1202057

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-42 over North Fork Massie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying USR-42 over North Fork Massie Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,634 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUSR-42
CrossesNorth Fork Massie Creek
Location.12MI. Ne. of Greene Co.
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates39.78157, -83.72791
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2015)
Projected traffic2,634 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 USR-42 over North Fork Massie Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR-42 over North Fork Massie Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does USR-42 over North Fork Massie Creek carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is USR-42 over North Fork Massie Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns USR-42 over North Fork Massie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.