US 62 over Beech Creek
FairStark County, Ohio · 0.16 MI W of SR 173 · Structure no. 7602766
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,210
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 62 over Beech Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over Beech Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, 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 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 8,210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,395 by 2035. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 41 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 62 over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 62 over Beech Creek 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 Beech Creek carry?
About 8,210 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 62 over Beech Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 62 over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.