US Bridges

SR 179 over Mohican Run

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 05 Miles S of JCT SR95 · Structure no. 0304212

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,065
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 179 over Mohican Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 179 over Mohican Run in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,065 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,478 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 179
CrossesMohican Run
Location05 Miles S of JCT SR95
RouteState Highway 179
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72221, -82.18489
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mohican Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 179 over Mohican Run 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 Mohican Run carry?

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

How long is SR 179 over Mohican Run?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 179 over Mohican Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.