US 42 over Little Darby Creek
FairMadison County, Ohio · 0.52 MI N. of SR29 · Structure no. 4901509
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,427
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 42 over Little Darby Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 42 over Little Darby Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, 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 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 5,427 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,533 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 42 over Little Darby Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 42 over Little Darby 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 Little Darby Creek carry?
About 5,427 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 42 over Little Darby Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 42 over Little Darby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.