US Bridges

SR 162 over Trib W Br Huron River

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 2.17 Mi.East of SR 99 · Structure no. 3902935

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,015
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over Trib W Br Huron River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 162 over Trib W Br Huron River in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,409 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 162
CrossesTrib W Br Huron River
Location2.17 Mi.East of SR 99
RouteState Highway 162
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10486, -82.67705
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2015)
Projected traffic1,409 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 162 over Trib W Br Huron River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

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

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns SR 162 over Trib W Br Huron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.