US Bridges

US 42 over Over CSX Railroad

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 1.06 MI S of US23 · Structure no. 2101777

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,416
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 42 over Over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 42 over Over CSX Railroad in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 58 years old, older 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 12,416 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,233 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 42
CrossesOver CSX Railroad
Location1.06 MI S of US23
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27704, -83.08413
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,416 (2015)
Projected traffic17,233 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 42 over Over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 42 over Over CSX Railroad 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 42 over Over CSX Railroad carry?

About 12,416 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 42 over Over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 42 over Over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.