US Bridges

USR-42 over Gilroy Ditch

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .31MI.NE of JCT SR41 · Structure no. 1202111

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,953
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-42 over Gilroy Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying USR-42 over Gilroy Ditch in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,953 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,711 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUSR-42
CrossesGilroy Ditch
Location.31MI.NE of JCT SR41
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82903, -83.63058
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,953 (2015)
Projected traffic2,711 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Gilroy Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR-42 over Gilroy Ditch 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 Gilroy Ditch carry?

About 1,953 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is USR-42 over Gilroy Ditch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns USR-42 over Gilroy Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.