US 42 over Scioto River
FairDelaware County, Ohio · 0.40 MI N of SR257 · Structure no. 2101742
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 522 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,343
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 42 over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 42 over Scioto River in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 79 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 5 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 10,343 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,356 by 2038. The structure is 522 ft (159 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 42 over Scioto River built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is US 42 over Scioto River 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 2025.
How much traffic does US 42 over Scioto River carry?
About 10,343 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 42 over Scioto River?
The structure is 522 ft (159 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 42 over Scioto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.