US Bridges

US 42 over Massies Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 1.38 Mi. S. of SR 72 · Structure no. 2901048

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,461
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 42 over Massies Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 42 over Massies Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,461 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,192 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 42
CrossesMassies Creek
Location1.38 Mi. S. of SR 72
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates39.737, -83.83034
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,461 (2018)
Projected traffic6,192 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Massies Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 42 over Massies 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 42 over Massies Creek carry?

About 4,461 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 42 over Massies Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 42 over Massies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.