US Bridges

US 62 over Br Middle Fork

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.27 MI N of SR 93 · Structure no. 7601891

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,056
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Br Middle Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 62 over Br Middle Fork in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 56 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 5,056 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,018 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 62
CrossesBr Middle Fork
Location0.27 MI N of SR 93
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68996, -81.59896
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,056 (2015)
Projected traffic7,018 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 US 62 over Br Middle Fork built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 62 over Br Middle Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 62 over Br Middle Fork carry?

About 5,056 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Br Middle Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Br Middle Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.