US Bridges

SR 342 over Big Stillwater CR

Good

Harrison County, Ohio · 3.97 MI E of Tus CO Line · Structure no. 3402797

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 342 over Big Stillwater CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 342 over Big Stillwater CR in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 8 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 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 342
CrossesBig Stillwater CR
Location3.97 MI E of Tus CO Line
RouteState Highway 342
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21904, -81.27924
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 Big Stillwater CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 342 over Big Stillwater CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 342 over Big Stillwater CR carry?

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

How long is SR 342 over Big Stillwater CR?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 342 over Big Stillwater CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.