US Bridges

USR62 over England Ditch

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 7.38 MI N of SR 238 · Structure no. 2401584

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,997
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR62 over England Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying USR62 over England Ditch in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 37 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 5,997 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,324 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUSR62
CrossesEngland Ditch
Location7.38 MI N of SR 238
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.67662, -83.30574
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,997 (2015)
Projected traffic8,324 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 USR62 over England Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is USR62 over England Ditch 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 USR62 over England Ditch carry?

About 5,997 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is USR62 over England Ditch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns USR62 over England Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.