US Bridges

SR 274 over Cherokee Mans Run

Good

Logan County, Ohio · .74M W.Of USR33 · Structure no. 4602641

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 274 over Cherokee Mans Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 274 over Cherokee Mans Run in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,274 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 274
CrossesCherokee Mans Run
Location.74M W.Of USR33
RouteState Highway 274
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.44444, -83.83433
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2015)
Projected traffic5,274 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 274 over Cherokee Mans Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 274 over Cherokee Mans Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 274 over Cherokee Mans Run carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 274 over Cherokee Mans Run?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 274 over Cherokee Mans Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.