US 42 over Tributary Mill Creek
FairHamilton County, Ohio · Reading · Structure no. 3102289
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,454
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 42 over Tributary Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 42 over Tributary Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 16,454 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,838 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 42 over Tributary Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 42 over Tributary Mill Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 42 over Tributary Mill Creek carry?
About 16,454 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 42 over Tributary Mill Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns US 42 over Tributary Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.