US Bridges

US 42 over Shawnee Creek

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · Xenia · Structure no. 2900939

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,758
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 42 over Shawnee Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 42 over Shawnee Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6 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 9,758 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,544 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 42
CrossesShawnee Creek
LocationXenia
RouteU.S. Route 42
CountyGreene County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68147, -83.93543
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,758 (2015)
Projected traffic13,544 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 42 over Shawnee Creek 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 Shawnee Creek carry?

About 9,758 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 42 over Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 42 over Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.