US Bridges

SR 162 over Charlemont Creek

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 2.08 Miles East of SR 511 · Structure no. 4705920

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,163
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over Charlemont Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 162 over Charlemont Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 162
CrossesCharlemont Creek
Location2.08 Miles East of SR 511
RouteState Highway 162
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10173, -82.26382
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Charlemont Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 162 over Charlemont 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 Charlemont Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 162 over Charlemont Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns SR 162 over Charlemont Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.