US Bridges

SR 179 over Lake Fork Mohican River

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · 2.12 MI S SR 95 · Structure no. 0304115

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,065
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 179 over Lake Fork Mohican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 179 over Lake Fork Mohican River in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 93 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 1,065 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,478 by 2035. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 179
CrossesLake Fork Mohican River
Location2.12 MI S SR 95
RouteState Highway 179
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70871, -82.16115
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Lake Fork Mohican River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SR 179 over Lake Fork Mohican River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 179 over Lake Fork Mohican River carry?

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

How long is SR 179 over Lake Fork Mohican River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 179 over Lake Fork Mohican River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.