US 42 over Deer Creek
GoodMadison County, Ohio · 1.27 MI S of US40 · Structure no. 4901266
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,863
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 42 over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 42 over Deer Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 64 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 9,863 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,690 by 2035. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 42 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US 42 over Deer 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 42 over Deer Creek carry?
About 9,863 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 42 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 42 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.