US-42 over Mitchel Run
GoodMorrow County, Ohio · 0.40 MI S of SR746 · Structure no. 5900492
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,712
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-42 over Mitchel Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-42 over Mitchel Run in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,712 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,764 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-42 over Mitchel Run built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-42 over Mitchel Run 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US-42 over Mitchel Run carry?
About 2,712 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-42 over Mitchel Run?
The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US-42 over Mitchel Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.