US Bridges

SR 3 over Lake Fork Mohican River

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S. of JCT SR179 · Structure no. 3800148

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,639
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Lake Fork Mohican River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3 over Lake Fork Mohican River in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,639 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,663 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesLake Fork Mohican River
Location0.3 MI S. of JCT SR179
RouteState Highway 3
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.66468, -82.15138
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,639 (2015)
Projected traffic3,663 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 3 over Lake Fork Mohican River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Lake Fork Mohican River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Lake Fork Mohican River carry?

About 2,639 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Lake Fork Mohican River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Lake Fork Mohican River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.