US Bridges

US 62 over Lees Creek

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · 0.9MI E of SR 28 · Structure no. 3601412

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,393
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Lees Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over Lees Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 3,393 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,709 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62
CrossesLees Creek
Location0.9MI E of SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35866, -83.55526
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,393 (2015)
Projected traffic4,709 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 US 62 over Lees Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 over Lees Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 62 over Lees Creek carry?

About 3,393 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Lees Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Lees Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.