US Bridges

SR 162 over W Branch of Rocky River

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 01.62 Mi.E.Of SR 57 · Structure no. 5206251

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,302
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over W Branch of Rocky River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 162 over W Branch of Rocky River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,302 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,583 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 162
CrossesW Branch of Rocky River
Location01.62 Mi.E.Of SR 57
RouteState Highway 162
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10641, -81.80575
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,302 (2015)
Projected traffic4,583 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 W Branch of Rocky River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 162 over W Branch of Rocky River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 162 over W Branch of Rocky River carry?

About 3,302 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 162 over W Branch of Rocky River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162 over W Branch of Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.