Usr 42 over W Fork of E Br Black Riv
FairMedina County, Ohio · .49 MI S of Usr 224 · Structure no. 5200938
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,780
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 42 over W Fork of E Br Black Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 42 over W Fork of E Br Black Riv in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 2,780 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,859 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 42 over W Fork of E Br Black Riv built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usr 42 over W Fork of E Br Black Riv 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 Usr 42 over W Fork of E Br Black Riv carry?
About 2,780 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Usr 42 over W Fork of E Br Black Riv?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 42 over W Fork of E Br Black Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.