US 62 over Clear Creek
PoorHighland County, Ohio · N Corp Hillsboro · Structure no. 3601269
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,161
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 62 over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over Clear Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 91 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,161 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,939 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 62 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is US 62 over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 62 over Clear Creek carry?
About 7,161 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 62 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 62 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.