US Bridges

US 62 over West Fork Ohio Brush

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · 1.64 MI E of SR 32 · Structure no. 0801453

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,687
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over West Fork Ohio Brush is a steel culvert carrying US 62 over West Fork Ohio Brush in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 2,687 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,730 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 62
CrossesWest Fork Ohio Brush
Location1.64 MI E of SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateOhio
Coordinates38.98905, -83.71596
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,687 (2015)
Projected traffic3,730 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 62 over West Fork Ohio Brush built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 over West Fork Ohio Brush 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 West Fork Ohio Brush carry?

About 2,687 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over West Fork Ohio Brush?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns US 62 over West Fork Ohio Brush?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.