Usr 42 over Flemming Falls Creek
GoodRichland County, Ohio · 1.74 MI South Asd CO Line · Structure no. 7002971
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,730
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 42 over Flemming Falls Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Usr 42 over Flemming Falls Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 89 years old, older 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 8,730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,117 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 42 over Flemming Falls Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Usr 42 over Flemming Falls 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Usr 42 over Flemming Falls Creek carry?
About 8,730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Usr 42 over Flemming Falls Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 42 over Flemming Falls Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.