US Bridges

US 42 over Over Liberty RD

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.88 MI S of US23 · Structure no. 2101807

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,416
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 42 over Over Liberty RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 42 over Over Liberty RD in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, 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 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 12,416 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,233 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 42
CrossesOver Liberty RD
Location0.88 MI S of US23
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27688, -83.0808
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 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
CrossesHighway
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 Liberty RD built?

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

What condition is US 42 over Over Liberty RD 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 Liberty RD carry?

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

How long is US 42 over Over Liberty RD?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 42 over Over Liberty RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.