US Bridges

Township Road 17 over Tributary Mohican River

Good

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.87 Mi. W of Jct. CR 75 · Structure no. 3833097

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 17 over Tributary Mohican River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 17 over Tributary Mohican River in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 94 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTownship Road 17
CrossesTributary Mohican River
Location0.87 Mi. W of Jct. CR 75
RouteCounty Highway T0017
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51038, -82.16844
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Township Road 17 over Tributary Mohican River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Township Road 17 over Tributary 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 Township Road 17 over Tributary Mohican River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 17 over Tributary Mohican River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 17 over Tributary Mohican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.