US Bridges

US 62 over Over Lake Fork Lic River

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .1 M W of JCT SR 657 · Structure no. 4502701

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,709
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Over Lake Fork Lic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over Over Lake Fork Lic River in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,709 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 62
CrossesOver Lake Fork Lic River
Location.1 M W of JCT SR 657
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21523, -82.55043
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,709 (2015)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 Over Lake Fork Lic River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 over Over Lake Fork Lic 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 over Over Lake Fork Lic River carry?

About 7,709 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Over Lake Fork Lic River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Over Lake Fork Lic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.