US Bridges

Usr 42 over Clear Fork Rvr & Biketrl

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 4.30 MI N of Morrow CO · Structure no. 7002653

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,829
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 42 over Clear Fork Rvr & Biketrl is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 42 over Clear Fork Rvr & Biketrl in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 10,829 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,031 by 2035. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUsr 42
CrossesClear Fork Rvr & Biketrl
Location4.30 MI N of Morrow CO
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67855, -82.57992
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,829 (2015)
Projected traffic15,031 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Clear Fork Rvr & Biketrl built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 42 over Clear Fork Rvr & Biketrl 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 Clear Fork Rvr & Biketrl carry?

About 10,829 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Usr 42 over Clear Fork Rvr & Biketrl?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 42 over Clear Fork Rvr & Biketrl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.