US Bridges

US42 over App-Clay Wade Bailey

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · App-Ohio River Bridge · Structure no. 3102246

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,420 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
15,427
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US42 over App-Clay Wade Bailey is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US42 over App-Clay Wade Bailey in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 15,427 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,413 by 2035. The structure is 1,420 ft (432.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS42
CrossesApp-Clay Wade Bailey
LocationApp-Ohio River Bridge
RouteU.S. Route 42
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09326, -84.5199
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,420 ft (432.9 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,427 (2015)
Projected traffic21,413 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US42 over App-Clay Wade Bailey built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US42 over App-Clay Wade Bailey 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US42 over App-Clay Wade Bailey carry?

About 15,427 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US42 over App-Clay Wade Bailey?

The structure is 1,420 ft (432.9 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US42 over App-Clay Wade Bailey?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.