US Bridges

CR 42 over Little Muskingum River

Good

Monroe County, Ohio · 4.97 MI East of CR 40 · Structure no. 5631661

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42 over Little Muskingum River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 42 over Little Muskingum River in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 42
CrossesLittle Muskingum River
Location4.97 MI East of CR 40
RouteCounty Highway C0042
StateOhio
Coordinates39.69212, -81.13371
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 42 over Little Muskingum River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 42 over Little Muskingum River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 42 over Little Muskingum River carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 42 over Little Muskingum River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 42 over Little Muskingum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.