US Bridges

SR 97 over Trib.Of Clear Fork Mohic

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 5.74 Miles East of Ir 71 · Structure no. 7005717

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,726
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 97 over Trib.Of Clear Fork Mohic is a concrete frame carrying SR 97 over Trib.Of Clear Fork Mohic in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 3,726 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,172 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 97
CrossesTrib.Of Clear Fork Mohic
Location5.74 Miles East of Ir 71
RouteState Highway 97
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6094, -82.47695
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,726 (2015)
Projected traffic5,172 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 97 over Trib.Of Clear Fork Mohic built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 97 over Trib.Of Clear Fork Mohic 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 97 over Trib.Of Clear Fork Mohic carry?

About 3,726 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 97 over Trib.Of Clear Fork Mohic?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 97 over Trib.Of Clear Fork Mohic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.