US Bridges

US42 over Newman Run

Good

Warren County, Ohio · .72 MI S of JCT SR73 · Structure no. 8300631

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,382
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US42 over Newman Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying US42 over Newman Run in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 4,382 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,082 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS42
CrossesNewman Run
Location.72 MI S of JCT SR73
RouteU.S. Route 42
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.51795, -84.09796
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,382 (2015)
Projected traffic6,082 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US42 over Newman Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US42 over Newman 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US42 over Newman Run carry?

About 4,382 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US42 over Newman Run?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US42 over Newman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.