US Bridges

US 42 over Tributary of Sharon Cree

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.1 Mi. N of SR 126 · Structure no. 3101339

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,942
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 42 over Tributary of Sharon Cree is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 42 over Tributary of Sharon Cree in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 16,942 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,515 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 42
CrossesTributary of Sharon Cree
Location1.1 Mi. N of SR 126
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26782, -84.41318
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,942 (2015)
Projected traffic23,515 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tributary of Sharon Cree built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 42 over Tributary of Sharon Cree 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 42 over Tributary of Sharon Cree carry?

About 16,942 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 42 over Tributary of Sharon Cree?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 42 over Tributary of Sharon Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.