US Bridges

Rich Street (US62) over Scioto River

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.69 MI E of SR-315 · Structure no. 2503689

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
568 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,658
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rich Street (US62) over Scioto River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rich Street (US62) over Scioto River in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,658 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,853 by 2035. The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRich Street (US62)
CrossesScioto River
Location0.69 MI E of SR-315
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95771, -83.00583
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length568 ft (173.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,658 (2015)
Projected traffic7,853 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rich Street (US62) over Scioto River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rich Street (US62) over Scioto River 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 Rich Street (US62) over Scioto River carry?

About 5,658 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rich Street (US62) over Scioto River?

The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Rich Street (US62) over Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.