US Bridges

USR-42 over Gilroy Ditch

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · 1.84MI.SE. of Madison Co. · Structure no. 1202138

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,953
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-42 over Gilroy Ditch is a concrete slab carrying USR-42 over Gilroy Ditch in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 1,953 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,711 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUSR-42
CrossesGilroy Ditch
Location1.84MI.SE. of Madison Co.
RouteU.S. Route 42
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83893, -83.59655
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 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 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR-42 over Gilroy Ditch 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 January 2024.

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 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns USR-42 over Gilroy Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.