US Bridges

SR 162 over Coon Creek

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 3.38 Miles West of SR 83 · Structure no. 5205883

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,940
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 162 over Coon Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,693 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 162
CrossesCoon Creek
Location3.38 Miles West of SR 83
RouteState Highway 162
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09977, -82.08805
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2015)
Projected traffic2,693 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 162 over Coon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 162 over Coon Creek carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 162 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.