CR 42 over Little Muskingum River
GoodPosted for loadMonroe County, Ohio · 3.05 Mi. N. Int. CR 40 · Structure no. 5632668
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 85 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 steel truss - thru carrying CR 42 over Little Muskingum River in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 42 over Little Muskingum River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
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 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 42 over Little Muskingum River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.