US Bridges

County Road 62 over Seneca Fork

FairPosted for load

Noble County, Ohio · .08 Mi. W. of Jct. CR.16 · Structure no. 6135161

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 62 over Seneca Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 62 over Seneca Fork in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 62
CrossesSeneca Fork
Location.08 Mi. W. of Jct. CR.16
RouteCounty Highway C0062
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86663, -81.33133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 62 over Seneca Fork built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 62 over Seneca Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 62 over Seneca Fork carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 62 over Seneca Fork?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 62 over Seneca Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.