US Bridges

62 over Bridge of Honor Ohio R.

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.0 on SR833 & Wv 62 · Structure no. 5300916

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Stayed Girder
Concrete
Length
1,853 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

62 over Bridge of Honor Ohio R. is a concrete stayed girder carrying 62 over Bridge of Honor Ohio R. in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,373 by 2039. The structure is 1,853 ft (564.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries62
CrossesBridge of Honor Ohio R.
Location0.0 on SR833 & Wv 62
RouteState Highway 62
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.01352, -82.04266
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,853 ft (564.7 m)
Longest span675 ft (205.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2019)
Projected traffic7,373 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$240 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was 62 over Bridge of Honor Ohio R. built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 62 over Bridge of Honor Ohio R. 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does 62 over Bridge of Honor Ohio R. carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 62 over Bridge of Honor Ohio R.?

The structure is 1,853 ft (564.7 m) long with a longest span of 675 ft (205.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 62 over Bridge of Honor Ohio R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.