US Bridges

US-42 over Massies Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · Cedarville · Structure no. 2901064

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,017
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-42 over Massies Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US-42 over Massies Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8,017 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,128 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS-42
CrossesMassies Creek
LocationCedarville
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7421, -83.80734
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,017 (2018)
Projected traffic11,128 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 2001, making it 24 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 8,017 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-42 over Massies Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US-42 over Massies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.