US Bridges

SR 162 over Overflow W Br Huron Rive

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 2.71 MI E of SR99 · Structure no. 3902978

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,015
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over Overflow W Br Huron Rive is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 162 over Overflow W Br Huron Rive 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,409 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 162
CrossesOverflow W Br Huron Rive
Location2.71 MI E of SR99
RouteState Highway 162
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10473, -82.6674
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2015)
Projected traffic1,409 by 2035
Trucks12%
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 Overflow W Br Huron Rive built?

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

What condition is SR 162 over Overflow W Br Huron Rive 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 Overflow W Br Huron Rive carry?

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 162 over Overflow W Br Huron Rive?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162 over Overflow W Br Huron Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.