US Bridges

SR62 over Deer Creek

Good

Madison County, Ohio · .5 Miles North of US62 · Structure no. 4902131

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR62 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR62 over Deer Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2039. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR62
CrossesDeer Creek
Location.5 Miles North of US62
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72508, -83.25061
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2019)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 SR62 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR62 over Deer 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR62 over Deer Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR62 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR62 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.