SR 162 over East Branch Huron River
FairHuron County, Ohio · 4.77 MI E of SR99 · Structure no. 3903001
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 803
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 162 over East Branch Huron River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 162 over East Branch Huron River in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.
It carries about 803 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 162 over East Branch Huron River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 162 over East Branch 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 East Branch Huron River carry?
About 803 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 162 over East Branch Huron River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 162 over East Branch Huron River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.