US Bridges

SR 39 over Lake Fork of Mohican Riv

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · 3.51 MI W of SR 179 · Structure no. 3800164

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,124
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Lake Fork of Mohican Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Lake Fork of Mohican Riv in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 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 2,124 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,948 by 2035. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesLake Fork of Mohican Riv
Location3.51 MI W of SR 179
RouteState Highway 39
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.62015, -82.18611
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,124 (2015)
Projected traffic2,948 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 39 over Lake Fork of Mohican Riv built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Lake Fork of Mohican Riv 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 39 over Lake Fork of Mohican Riv carry?

About 2,124 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Lake Fork of Mohican Riv?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Lake Fork of Mohican Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.