US Bridges

Kay Road over Trib. of Mohican River

PoorPosted for load

Knox County, Ohio · 0.1 MI South of Jericho · Structure no. 4236289

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kay Road over Trib. of Mohican River is a concrete slab carrying Kay Road over Trib. of Mohican River in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKay Road
CrossesTrib. of Mohican River
Location0.1 MI South of Jericho
RouteCounty Highway 355
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.5194, -82.2199
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic56 by 2042
Trucks—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kay Road over Trib. of Mohican River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kay Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Kay Road over Trib. of Mohican River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Kay Road over Trib. of Mohican River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Kay Road over Trib. of Mohican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.