US Bridges

US 42 NB over US35

Good

Greene County, Ohio · Over US 35F · Structure no. 2900823

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,317
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 42 NB over US35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 42 NB over US35 in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,317 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,992 by 2035. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 42 NB
CrossesUS35
LocationOver US 35F
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66223, -83.94885
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,317 (2015)
Projected traffic5,992 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB over US35 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 42 NB over US35 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 42 NB over US35 carry?

About 4,317 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 42 NB over US35?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 42 NB over US35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.