US Bridges

Usr 42 over Clear Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 2.47 MI N of Way CO Line · Structure no. 5200904

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 42 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 42 over Clear Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUsr 42
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.47 MI N of Way CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0173, -82.05203
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2021)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 42 over Clear Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 42 over Clear Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Usr 42 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 42 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.