Twp RD 242 over South Fork
GoodMonroe County, Ohio · 140 West of JCT SR78 · Structure no. 5633664
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Twp RD 242 over South Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp RD 242 over South Fork in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Twp RD 242 over South Fork built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Twp RD 242 over South Fork 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 Twp RD 242 over South Fork carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Twp RD 242 over South Fork?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Twp RD 242 over South Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.