US Bridges

CH62C over Broken Sword

FairPosted for load

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.10 Miles W of CH103A · Structure no. 8837384

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH62C over Broken Sword is a steel truss - thru carrying CH62C over Broken Sword in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2035. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCH62C
CrossesBroken Sword
Location0.10 Miles W of CH103A
RouteCounty Highway C0062
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77485, -83.17303
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2015)
Projected traffic276 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 CH62C over Broken Sword built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH62C over Broken Sword 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CH62C over Broken Sword carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CH62C over Broken Sword?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CH62C over Broken Sword?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.