US Bridges

US 62 over Mohican River

Good

Knox County, Ohio · .7 M W of Holmes CO Line · Structure no. 4202317

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,126
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Mohican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over Mohican River in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 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 2,126 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,951 by 2035. The structure is 372 ft (113.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 62
CrossesMohican River
Location.7 M W of Holmes CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateOhio
Coordinates40.46553, -82.19511
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length372 ft (113.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,126 (2015)
Projected traffic2,951 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 US 62 over Mohican River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 62 over Mohican 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 over Mohican River carry?

About 2,126 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Mohican River?

The structure is 372 ft (113.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Mohican River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.