US Bridges

Usr 62 over N Fork Paint Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 5.17 MI N of SR238 · Structure no. 2401541

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,997
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 62 over N Fork Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 62 over N Fork Paint Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5,997 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,324 by 2038. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUsr 62
CrossesN Fork Paint Creek
Location5.17 MI N of SR238
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65081, -83.33008
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,997 (2018)
Projected traffic8,324 by 2038
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 N Fork Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 62 over N Fork Paint 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 62 over N Fork Paint Creek carry?

About 5,997 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Usr 62 over N Fork Paint Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 62 over N Fork Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.