US Bridges

SR 39 over Black Fork of Mohican Ri

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · .9 MI E of SR95 · Structure no. 0300926

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,432
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Black Fork of Mohican Ri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Black Fork of Mohican Ri in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3,432 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,764 by 2035. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesBlack Fork of Mohican Ri
Location.9 MI E of SR95
RouteState Highway 39
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65314, -82.30334
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,432 (2015)
Projected traffic4,764 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 39 over Black Fork of Mohican Ri built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Black Fork of Mohican Ri 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Black Fork of Mohican Ri carry?

About 3,432 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Black Fork of Mohican Ri?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Black Fork of Mohican Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.