US Bridges

SR 179 over N Branch Quaker Spring

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 3.59 Miles North of SR 95 · Structure no. 0304336

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,223
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 179 over N Branch Quaker Spring is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 179 over N Branch Quaker Spring 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 1,223 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,698 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 179
CrossesN Branch Quaker Spring
Location3.59 Miles North of SR 95
RouteState Highway 179
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76788, -82.23459
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,223 (2015)
Projected traffic1,698 by 2035
Trucks14%
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 N Branch Quaker Spring built?

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

What condition is SR 179 over N Branch Quaker Spring 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 N Branch Quaker Spring carry?

About 1,223 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 179 over N Branch Quaker Spring?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 179 over N Branch Quaker Spring?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.