US Bridges

Usr 62 over Wolf Creek

Poor

Holmes County, Ohio · 2.13 MI E of Jct. SR 206 · Structure no. 3800997

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,344
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 62 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 62 over Wolf Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 92 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 1,344 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,865 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesUsr 62
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2.13 MI E of Jct. SR 206
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateOhio
Coordinates40.4605, -82.09235
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,344 (2015)
Projected traffic1,865 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Usr 62 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Usr 62 over Wolf 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 62 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,344 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Usr 62 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 62 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.