SR 162 over East Branch Black River
FairMedina County, Ohio · 3.14 Miles West of SR 83 · Structure no. 5205913
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,940
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 162 over East Branch Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 162 over East Branch Black River 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 6 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 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 162 over East Branch Black River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 162 over East Branch Black River 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 East Branch Black River carry?
About 1,940 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 162 over East Branch Black River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 162 over East Branch Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.