US Bridges

SR 179 over Crab Run

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.05 MI S of Jct. SR 226 · Structure no. 3802124

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 179 over Crab Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 179 over Crab Run in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,208 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 179
CrossesCrab Run
Location0.05 MI S of Jct. SR 226
RouteState Highway 179
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65694, -82.13526
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2015)
Projected traffic1,208 by 2035
Trucks12%
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

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 179 over Crab Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 179 over Crab Run 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 179 over Crab Run carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 179 over Crab Run?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 179 over Crab Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.