US Bridges

CR342B Shertzer RD over Rush Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.25MI N of Cunningham-Ar · Structure no. 8038007

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
263
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR342B Shertzer RD over Rush Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR342B Shertzer RD over Rush Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR342B Shertzer RD
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.25MI N of Cunningham-Ar
RouteCounty Highway C0342
StateOhio
Coordinates40.48424, -83.43291
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2015)
Projected traffic365 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR342B Shertzer RD over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR342B Shertzer RD over Rush 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR342B Shertzer RD over Rush Creek carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR342B Shertzer RD over Rush Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR342B Shertzer RD over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.