US Bridges

SR 762 over Big Darby Creek

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.33 MI E of US62 · Structure no. 6503764

Built
1885
140 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
369 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,357
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 762 over Big Darby Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 762 over Big Darby Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1885, so it is 140 years old, older 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 2,357 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,272 by 2035. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 762
CrossesBig Darby Creek
Location0.33 MI E of US62
RouteState Highway 762
StateOhio
Coordinates39.80257, -83.16969
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,357 (2015)
Projected traffic3,272 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 762 over Big Darby Creek built?

It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 762 over Big Darby Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 762 over Big Darby Creek carry?

About 2,357 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 762 over Big Darby Creek?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 762 over Big Darby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.