US Bridges

42N over Rush Creek

Fair

Perry County, Ohio · Academy ST · Structure no. 6435378

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42N over Rush Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 42N over Rush Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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Carries42N
CrossesRush Creek
LocationAcademy ST
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyPerry County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72, -82.22444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 42N over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is 42N over Rush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does 42N over Rush Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 42N over Rush Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 42N over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.