US Bridges

Usr 42 over Worthington Ditch

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 1.7 MI S. of SR 161 · Structure no. 4901665

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,732
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 42 over Worthington Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Usr 42 over Worthington 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 9 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 42
CrossesWorthington Ditch
Location1.7 MI S. of SR 161
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08534, -83.28383
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,732 (2015)
Projected traffic12,120 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 42 over Worthington Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 42 over Worthington 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 Usr 42 over Worthington Ditch carry?

About 8,732 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Usr 42 over Worthington Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Usr 42 over Worthington Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.