US Bridges

US 62 over Trib of Red Oak Creek

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · .59 MI W of US 68 · Structure no. 0801356

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,985
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Trib of Red Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over Trib of Red Oak Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,985 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,755 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 62
CrossesTrib of Red Oak Creek
Location.59 MI W of US 68
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateOhio
Coordinates38.7931, -83.79973
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,985 (2015)
Projected traffic2,755 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 62 over Trib of Red Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 over Trib of Red Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US 62 over Trib of Red Oak Creek carry?

About 1,985 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Trib of Red Oak Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Trib of Red Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.