US Bridges

US 62 over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 2.10 MI N of SR 165 · Structure no. 5001846

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,454
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 62 over Little Beaver Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 6,454 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,958 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 62
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location2.10 MI N of SR 165
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95892, -80.83143
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,454 (2015)
Projected traffic8,958 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 over Little Beaver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 62 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 6,454 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.