US Bridges

US42 NB over RAMP=I71*S-US22*W;I71*S

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · W of Eden Park · Structure no. 3101207

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
442 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,760
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US42 NB over RAMP=I71*S-US22*W;I71*S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US42 NB over RAMP=I71*S-US22*W;I71*S in Hamilton 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 12,760 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,711 by 2035. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesUS42 NB
CrossesRAMP=I71*S-US22*W;I71*S
LocationW of Eden Park
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates39.11393, -84.50127
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,760 (2015)
Projected traffic17,711 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US42 NB over RAMP=I71*S-US22*W;I71*S built?

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

What condition is US42 NB over RAMP=I71*S-US22*W;I71*S 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US42 NB over RAMP=I71*S-US22*W;I71*S carry?

About 12,760 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US42 NB over RAMP=I71*S-US22*W;I71*S?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US42 NB over RAMP=I71*S-US22*W;I71*S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.