US Bridges

SR 179 over Trib Lake Fork Mohican

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 0.80 KM N. of CO RD 37 · Structure no. 0304069

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,065
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 179 over Trib Lake Fork Mohican is a concrete slab carrying SR 179 over Trib Lake Fork Mohican in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,065 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,478 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 179
CrossesTrib Lake Fork Mohican
Location0.80 KM N. of CO RD 37
RouteState Highway 179
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.69251, -82.1481
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,065 (2015)
Projected traffic1,478 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 179 over Trib Lake Fork Mohican built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 179 over Trib Lake Fork Mohican 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 179 over Trib Lake Fork Mohican carry?

About 1,065 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 179 over Trib Lake Fork Mohican?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 179 over Trib Lake Fork Mohican?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.