US Bridges

SR 162 over East Br Buck Creek

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .48 Miles East of SR.511 · Structure no. 4705866

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,163
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over East Br Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 162 over East Br Buck Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,163 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,614 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 162
CrossesEast Br Buck Creek
Location.48 Miles East of SR.511
RouteState Highway 162
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10314, -82.29445
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,163 (2015)
Projected traffic1,614 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 East Br Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 162 over East Br Buck Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 162 over East Br Buck Creek carry?

About 1,163 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 162 over East Br Buck Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162 over East Br Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.