US Bridges

US-42 over Cedar Fork Creek

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · 0.84 MI N. of SR-314 · Structure no. 5900859

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,304
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-42 over Cedar Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-42 over Cedar Fork Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,304 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,198 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-42
CrossesCedar Fork Creek
Location0.84 MI N. of SR-314
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6291, -82.64947
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,304 (2015)
Projected traffic3,198 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-42 over Cedar Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-42 over Cedar Fork Creek 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 Cedar Fork Creek carry?

About 2,304 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-42 over Cedar Fork Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US-42 over Cedar Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.