US Bridges

Township Road 1688 over Black Fork-Mohican River

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · .84 Mi. W of US 42 · Structure no. 0333077

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 1688 over Black Fork-Mohican River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 1688 over Black Fork-Mohican River in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTownship Road 1688
CrossesBlack Fork-Mohican River
Location.84 Mi. W of US 42
RouteCounty Highway T1688
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81704, -82.41705
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2013)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks13%
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

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 1688 over Black Fork-Mohican River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 1688 over Black Fork-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 1688 over Black Fork-Mohican River carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 1688 over Black Fork-Mohican River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 1688 over Black Fork-Mohican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.