US Bridges

US-42 NB over Over I-70

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 1.71 MI N of US40 · Structure no. 4901355

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
427 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,485
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-42 NB over Over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-42 NB over Over I-70 in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 55 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 5,485 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,613 by 2038. The structure is 427 ft (130 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-42 NB
CrossesOver I-70
Location1.71 MI N of US40
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95556, -83.37548
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length427 ft (130 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,485 (2015)
Projected traffic7,613 by 2038
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-42 NB over Over I-70 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US-42 NB over Over I-70 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 NB over Over I-70 carry?

About 5,485 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-42 NB over Over I-70?

The structure is 427 ft (130 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US-42 NB over Over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.