Usr 42 over Rocky Fork Creek
FairRichland County, Ohio · USR42 at SR39 · Structure no. 7002882
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,222
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 42 over Rocky Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 42 over Rocky Fork Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 94 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 8,222 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,412 by 2038. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 42 over Rocky Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Usr 42 over Rocky Fork 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Usr 42 over Rocky Fork Creek carry?
About 8,222 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Usr 42 over Rocky Fork Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 42 over Rocky Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.