US Bridges

State Route 279 over Holland Fork

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.73MI E of SR 139 · Structure no. 4002946

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
614
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 279 over Holland Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 279 over Holland Fork in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesState Route 279
CrossesHolland Fork
Location0.73MI E of SR 139
RouteState Highway 279
StateOhio
Coordinates38.87703, -82.73435
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2022)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 State Route 279 over Holland Fork built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is State Route 279 over Holland Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 279 over Holland Fork carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 279 over Holland Fork?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 279 over Holland Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.