US Bridges

SR 430 over Black Fork of Mohican Rv

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · .03 MI W of SR603 · Structure no. 0305464

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,232
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 430 over Black Fork of Mohican Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 430 over Black Fork of Mohican Rv in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 92 years old, older 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 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 430
CrossesBlack Fork of Mohican Rv
Location.03 MI W of SR603
RouteState Highway 430
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77005, -82.37789
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,232 (2015)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$618,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 430 over Black Fork of Mohican Rv built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 430 over Black Fork of Mohican Rv 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 430 over Black Fork of Mohican Rv carry?

About 1,232 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 430 over Black Fork of Mohican Rv?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 430 over Black Fork of Mohican Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.