US Bridges

SR 161 EB over US-62

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 6.15 MI E of Ir 270 · Structure no. 2503530

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,880
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 161 EB over US-62 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 161 EB over US-62 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 19,880 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,593 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesSR 161 EB
CrossesUS-62
Location6.15 MI E of Ir 270
RouteState Highway 161
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08813, -82.79871
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,880 (2015)
Projected traffic27,593 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 161 EB over US-62 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 161 EB over US-62 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 161 EB over US-62 carry?

About 19,880 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 161 EB over US-62?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 161 EB over US-62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.