US Bridges

Township Road 539 over Branch Mohican River

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · Inter of R 539 & TR 3352 · Structure no. 0331198

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 539 over Branch Mohican River is a concrete frame carrying Township Road 539 over Branch Mohican River in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 539
CrossesBranch Mohican River
LocationInter of R 539 & TR 3352
RouteCounty Highway T0539
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.57292, -82.22506
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2013)
Projected traffic96 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Township Road 539 over Branch Mohican River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 539 over Branch Mohican River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 539 over Branch Mohican River carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 539 over Branch Mohican River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 539 over Branch Mohican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.