US Bridges

SR 514 over Mohican River

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 1.4 M S of Holmes CO Line · Structure no. 4202139

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 514 over Mohican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 514 over Mohican River in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 53 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 836 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2035. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 514
CrossesMohican River
Location1.4 M S of Holmes CO Line
RouteState Highway 514
StateOhio
Coordinates40.5224, -82.1968
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2015)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 514 over Mohican River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 514 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 514 over Mohican River carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 514 over Mohican River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 514 over Mohican River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.