US Bridges

Usr 42 over Eversole Run

Good

Union County, Ohio · 1.74 MI N. of US33 · Structure no. 8002428

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,031
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 42 over Eversole Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 42 over Eversole Run in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 10,031 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,923 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 42
CrossesEversole Run
Location1.74 MI N. of US33
RouteU.S. Route 42
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.18095, -83.2118
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,031 (2015)
Projected traffic13,923 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Usr 42 over Eversole Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 42 over Eversole Run 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 Usr 42 over Eversole Run carry?

About 10,031 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Usr 42 over Eversole Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 42 over Eversole Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.