US Bridges

SR 162 over Slate Run

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 1.53 MI E of Seneca Co. · Structure no. 3902668

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over Slate Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 162 over Slate Run in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 162
CrossesSlate Run
Location1.53 MI E of Seneca Co.
RouteState Highway 162
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12525, -82.80688
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2015)
Projected traffic477 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 SR 162 over Slate Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 162 over Slate 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 162 over Slate Run carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 162 over Slate Run?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162 over Slate Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.