US Bridges

SR 546 over Cedar Fork of Mohican Ri

FairPosted for load

Richland County, Ohio · 1.16 Miles North of Ir 71 · Structure no. 7006845

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,487
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 546 over Cedar Fork of Mohican Ri is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 546 over Cedar Fork of Mohican Ri in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,487 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,452 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 546
CrossesCedar Fork of Mohican Ri
Location1.16 Miles North of Ir 71
RouteState Highway 546
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61796, -82.58972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,487 (2015)
Projected traffic3,452 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$409,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 546 over Cedar Fork of Mohican Ri built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 546 over Cedar Fork of Mohican Ri in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 546 over Cedar Fork of Mohican Ri carry?

About 2,487 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 546 over Cedar Fork of Mohican Ri?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 546 over Cedar Fork of Mohican Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.