US Bridges

US 62 over Mcfarland Run

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · 3.76 MI E of JCT SR 206 · Structure no. 3801039

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,344
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Mcfarland Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 62 over Mcfarland Run in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,344 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,865 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62
CrossesMcfarland Run
Location3.76 MI E of JCT SR 206
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47141, -82.06654
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,344 (2015)
Projected traffic1,865 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Mcfarland Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 over Mcfarland Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 62 over Mcfarland Run carry?

About 1,344 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Mcfarland Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Mcfarland Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.