US Bridges

SR 514 over Trib of Mohican River

Poor

Knox County, Ohio · 4.7 M N of JCT SR 205 · Structure no. 4203119

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 514 over Trib of Mohican River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 514 over Trib of Mohican River in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 836 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2038. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 514
CrossesTrib of Mohican River
Location4.7 M N of JCT SR 205
RouteState Highway 514
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50985, -82.21531
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2018)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Trib of Mohican River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 514 over Trib of Mohican River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 514 over Trib of Mohican River carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 514 over Trib of Mohican River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 514 over Trib of Mohican River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.