Lib CR 42 over Hammer Ditch
GoodSeneca County, Ohio · 0.386 MI East of TR 72 · Structure no. 7443668
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 666
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lib CR 42 over Hammer Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Lib CR 42 over Hammer Ditch in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 666 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lib CR 42 over Hammer Ditch built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lib CR 42 over Hammer Ditch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Lib CR 42 over Hammer Ditch carry?
About 666 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Lib CR 42 over Hammer Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Lib CR 42 over Hammer Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.