US Bridges

Usr 42 over Br of Cedar Creek

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 1.02 N.Of Mor/Ric CO Line · Structure no. 7002572

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 42 over Br of Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 42 over Br of Cedar Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUsr 42
CrossesBr of Cedar Creek
Location1.02 N.Of Mor/Ric CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates40.64718, -82.62415
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2015)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 Usr 42 over Br of Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 42 over Br of Cedar 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 42 over Br of Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Usr 42 over Br of Cedar Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 42 over Br of Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.