US Bridges

County Road 162 over CSX Railroad

Good

Marion County, Ohio · 0.9 MI NW of SR 309 · Structure no. 5137756

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,590
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 162 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 162 over CSX Railroad in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,590 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,396 by 2035. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 162
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.9 MI NW of SR 309
RouteCounty Highway C162A
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61306, -83.15833
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,590 (2015)
Projected traffic6,396 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 162 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 162 over CSX Railroad 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 CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,590 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 162 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 162 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.