US Bridges

SR 342 over Atkinson Creek

Good

Harrison County, Ohio · 1.36 MI E of Tus CO Line · Structure no. 3402762

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 342 over Atkinson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 342 over Atkinson Creek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 62 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 449 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 623 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 342
CrossesAtkinson Creek
Location1.36 MI E of Tus CO Line
RouteState Highway 342
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22054, -81.32146
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2015)
Projected traffic623 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 SR 342 over Atkinson Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 342 over Atkinson 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 342 over Atkinson Creek carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 342 over Atkinson Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 342 over Atkinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.