US Bridges

SR 79 over Mohawk Creek

Good

Coshocton County, Ohio · 0.14 Miles North of TR 40 · Structure no. 1601571

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
488
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 over Mohawk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 79 over Mohawk Creek in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 488 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79
CrossesMohawk Creek
Location0.14 Miles North of TR 40
RouteState Highway 79
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28856, -82.08973
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2015)
Projected traffic677 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 79 over Mohawk Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 over Mohawk Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 79 over Mohawk Creek carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 over Mohawk Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 over Mohawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.