US-42 over Big Darby Creek
GoodUnion County, Ohio · 0.05 Mile South of SR-736 · Structure no. 8002266
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,811
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-42 over Big Darby Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-42 over Big Darby Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,811 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,618 by 2038. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-42 over Big Darby Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-42 over Big Darby 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 2023.
How much traffic does US-42 over Big Darby Creek carry?
About 9,811 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US-42 over Big Darby Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US-42 over Big Darby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.