US Bridges

US 42 over Turtle Creek

Good

Warren County, Ohio · .5 MI N Lebanon SW Corp · Structure no. 8300550

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,134
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 42 over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 42 over Turtle Creek in Warren 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 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 6,134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,514 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 42
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location.5 MI N Lebanon SW Corp
RouteU.S. Route 42
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.41538, -84.24024
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,134 (2015)
Projected traffic8,514 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Turtle Creek built?

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

What condition is US 42 over Turtle 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 Turtle Creek carry?

About 6,134 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 42 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 42 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.