US 42 over Ballenger Jones Ditch
GoodMadison County, Ohio · 02.48 MI N.Of US40 · Structure no. 4901606
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,732
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 42 over Ballenger Jones Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 42 over Ballenger Jones Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8,732 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,120 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Ballenger Jones Ditch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 42 over Ballenger Jones Ditch 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 Ballenger Jones Ditch carry?
About 8,732 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 42 over Ballenger Jones Ditch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 42 over Ballenger Jones Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.