US Bridges

US 42 over Trib Little Miami River

Good

Greene County, Ohio · .5 MI N War-Gre CO Line · Structure no. 2900726

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,080
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 42 over Trib Little Miami River is a steel culvert carrying US 42 over Trib Little Miami River in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,080 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,827 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 42
CrossesTrib Little Miami River
Location.5 MI N War-Gre CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates39.58, -84.03267
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,080 (2015)
Projected traffic9,827 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 US 42 over Trib Little Miami River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 42 over Trib Little Miami River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 42 over Trib Little Miami River carry?

About 7,080 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 42 over Trib Little Miami River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 42 over Trib Little Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.