US Bridges

US 62 over Scioto Big Run

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 1 MI N of SR 270 · Structure no. 2503077

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,723
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Scioto Big Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 62 over Scioto Big Run in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 94 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 18,723 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,988 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62
CrossesScioto Big Run
Location1 MI N of SR 270
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91574, -83.06545
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,723 (2015)
Projected traffic25,988 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Scioto Big Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 62 over Scioto Big Run 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 US 62 over Scioto Big Run carry?

About 18,723 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Scioto Big Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Scioto Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.