US Bridges

US 62 over Wheeling & L Erie RR

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 2.99 MI E of SR 93 · Structure no. 7602049

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,741
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Wheeling & L Erie RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over Wheeling & L Erie RR in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 3,741 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,193 by 2035. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62
CrossesWheeling & L Erie RR
Location2.99 MI E of SR 93
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71074, -81.55218
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,741 (2015)
Projected traffic5,193 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62 over Wheeling & L Erie RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 over Wheeling & L Erie RR 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 US 62 over Wheeling & L Erie RR carry?

About 3,741 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Wheeling & L Erie RR?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Wheeling & L Erie RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.