US 42 over Oldtown Creek
GoodGreene County, Ohio · 1.1 MI N Xenia NE Corp · Structure no. 2900955
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,198
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 42 over Oldtown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 42 over Oldtown Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 4,198 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,827 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 42 over Oldtown Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 42 over Oldtown Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 42 over Oldtown Creek carry?
About 4,198 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 42 over Oldtown Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US 42 over Oldtown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.