US 42 over Sharon Creek
FairHamilton County, Ohio · 1.2 Mile South of I275 · Structure no. 3102440
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,874
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 42 over Sharon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 42 over Sharon Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 19,874 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,585 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sharon Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 42 over Sharon 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 42 over Sharon Creek carry?
About 19,874 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 42 over Sharon Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US 42 over Sharon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.