BUS.62 over Ohio River CSX RR Local
PoorPosted for loadBrown County, Ohio · 0.186 MI S of Usr 52 · Structure no. 0800333
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Suspension
- Steel
- Length
- 3,164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,478
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
BUS.62 over Ohio River CSX RR Local is a steel suspension carrying BUS.62 over Ohio River CSX RR Local in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 94 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,478 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,991 by 2040. The structure is 3,164 ft (964.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was BUS.62 over Ohio River CSX RR Local built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is BUS.62 over Ohio River CSX RR Local in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.
How much traffic does BUS.62 over Ohio River CSX RR Local carry?
About 6,478 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is BUS.62 over Ohio River CSX RR Local?
The structure is 3,164 ft (964.4 m) long with a longest span of 1,060 ft (323.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns BUS.62 over Ohio River CSX RR Local?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.