US Bridges

County Road 162 over Bridge over Rock Swale

Good

Marion County, Ohio · 0.5 MI N of JCT SR 95 · Structure no. 5137691

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,156
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 162 over Bridge over Rock Swale is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 162 over Bridge over Rock Swale in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,156 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 162
CrossesBridge over Rock Swale
Location0.5 MI N of JCT SR 95
RouteCounty Highway C162A
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.5925, -83.17667
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,156 (2015)
Projected traffic287 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 162 over Bridge over Rock Swale built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 162 over Bridge over Rock Swale 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 162 over Bridge over Rock Swale carry?

About 2,156 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 162 over Bridge over Rock Swale?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns County Road 162 over Bridge over Rock Swale?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.