US Bridges

US-42 over Turtle Creek

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 0.09 Mi. S. of SR-63 · Structure no. 8300615

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,134
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-42 over Turtle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-42 over Turtle Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-42
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.09 Mi. S. of SR-63
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43104, -84.21063
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 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 1991, making it 34 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 June 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 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-42 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.