US Bridges

Usr 62 over Dews Run

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 1.79 Mi. N. of SR-238 · Structure no. 2401487

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,878
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 62 over Dews Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 62 over Dews Run in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,878 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,159 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 62
CrossesDews Run
Location1.79 Mi. N. of SR-238
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.61163, -83.36763
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,878 (2015)
Projected traffic8,159 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Usr 62 over Dews Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 62 over Dews 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 Usr 62 over Dews Run carry?

About 5,878 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Usr 62 over Dews Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 62 over Dews Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.