US Bridges

US 42 over Sugar Run Creek

Fair

Union County, Ohio · 1.2 MI S. of Old US33 · Structure no. 8002355

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,156
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 42 over Sugar Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 42 over Sugar Run Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 8,156 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,321 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 42
CrossesSugar Run Creek
Location1.2 MI S. of Old US33
RouteU.S. Route 42
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.14186, -83.2483
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,156 (2015)
Projected traffic11,321 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 42 over Sugar Run Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 42 over Sugar Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 42 over Sugar Run Creek carry?

About 8,156 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 42 over Sugar Run Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 42 over Sugar Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.