US Bridges

CR 23 over Mohican River

Good

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.158 MI S of TR 451 · Structure no. 3831974

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
332 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23 over Mohican River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 23 over Mohican River in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 23
CrossesMohican River
Location0.158 MI S of TR 451
RouteCounty Highway C0023
StateOhio
Coordinates40.59399, -82.20658
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks3%
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

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 CR 23 over Mohican River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 23 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 23 over Mohican River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 23 over Mohican River?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23 over Mohican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.