SR 142 over Deer Creek
FairMadison County, Ohio · 3.22 MI E of SR56 · Structure no. 4903609
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,013
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 142 over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 142 over Deer Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 71 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 3,013 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,182 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 142 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is SR 142 over Deer 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 142 over Deer Creek carry?
About 3,013 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 142 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 142 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.