US Bridges

US 42 over Tributary Mill Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.21 MI S of Evendale · Structure no. 3102327

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 42 over Tributary Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 42 over Tributary Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,268 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 42
CrossesTributary Mill Creek
Location0.21 MI S of Evendale
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23757, -84.43136
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2021)
Projected traffic24,268 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 42 over Tributary Mill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 42 over Tributary Mill Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 42 over Tributary Mill Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 42 over Tributary Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.