US Bridges

Usr 42 over Black Fork of Mohican Ri

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · .15 Miles South of Asd CO · Structure no. 7003072

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,730
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 42 over Black Fork of Mohican Ri is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 42 over Black Fork of Mohican Ri in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8,730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,117 by 2038. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 42
CrossesBlack Fork of Mohican Ri
Location.15 Miles South of Asd CO
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81344, -82.41209
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,730 (2018)
Projected traffic12,117 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Black Fork of Mohican Ri built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 42 over Black Fork of Mohican Ri 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 Black Fork of Mohican Ri carry?

About 8,730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Usr 42 over Black Fork of Mohican Ri?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 42 over Black Fork of Mohican Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.