US 42 over Paint Creek
FairMadison County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N of Clark Co. · Structure no. 4901088
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,174
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 42 over Paint Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 42 over Paint Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 3,174 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,406 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 42 over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 42 over Paint 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 42 over Paint Creek carry?
About 3,174 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 42 over Paint Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 42 over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.