US Bridges

US 62 over US62 over Ditch

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .4 M E of JCT SR 661 · Structure no. 4502760

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,941
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over US62 over Ditch is a concrete slab carrying US 62 over US62 over Ditch 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 4,941 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,858 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 62
CrossesUS62 over Ditch
Location.4 M E of JCT SR 661
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22659, -82.51148
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,941 (2015)
Projected traffic6,858 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 US62 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is US 62 over US62 over Ditch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 over US62 over Ditch carry?

About 4,941 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over US62 over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over US62 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.