US Bridges

Usr 42 over Over MED-042-0687

Good

Medina County, Ohio · US 42 over US 42 · Structure no. 5201381

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,085
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 42 over Over MED-042-0687 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 42 over Over MED-042-0687 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 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 2,085 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,894 by 2035. The structure is 345 ft (105.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesUsr 42
CrossesOver MED-042-0687
LocationUS 42 over US 42
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04663, -81.99585
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,085 (2015)
Projected traffic2,894 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 42 over Over MED-042-0687 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 42 over Over MED-042-0687 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 42 over Over MED-042-0687 carry?

About 2,085 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Usr 42 over Over MED-042-0687?

The structure is 345 ft (105.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 42 over Over MED-042-0687?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.