US Bridges

SR 162 over Br of East Br Black Rive

FairPosted for load

Medina County, Ohio · 2.82 Miles West of SR 83 · Structure no. 5205948

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

About this bridge

SR 162 over Br of East Br Black Rive is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 162 over Br of East Br Black Rive 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,693 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 162
CrossesBr of East Br Black Rive
Location2.82 Miles West of SR 83
RouteState Highway 162
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10031, -82.07744
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 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 Br of East Br Black Rive built?

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

What condition is SR 162 over Br of East Br Black Rive 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 Br of East Br Black Rive carry?

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

How long is SR 162 over Br of East Br Black Rive?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162 over Br of East Br Black Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.