Usr 42 over Painters Creek
FairRichland County, Ohio · USR42 at Smith Ave · Structure no. 7002920
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,430
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 42 over Painters Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 42 over Painters Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,790 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 60 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 42 over Painters Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Usr 42 over Painters 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Usr 42 over Painters Creek carry?
About 10,430 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Usr 42 over Painters Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 42 over Painters Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.