US Bridges

SR 162 over Trib W Br Huron River

FairPosted for load

Huron County, Ohio · 0.60 MI W of SR99 · Structure no. 3902854

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,073
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over Trib W Br Huron River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 162 over Trib W Br Huron River in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,073 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,489 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 162
CrossesTrib W Br Huron River
Location0.60 MI W of SR99
RouteState Highway 162
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10538, -82.73057
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,073 (2015)
Projected traffic1,489 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Trib W Br Huron River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 162 over Trib W Br Huron River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 162 over Trib W Br Huron River carry?

About 1,073 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 162 over Trib W Br Huron River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162 over Trib W Br Huron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.