US Bridges

Marion Ave. Rd. over Clear Fork Mohican River

PoorPosted for load

Richland County, Ohio · 0.04 MI S of Millsbo. Rd. · Structure no. 7032285

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,199
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion Ave. Rd. over Clear Fork Mohican River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion Ave. Rd. over Clear Fork Mohican River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 78 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 1,199 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMarion Ave. Rd.
CrossesClear Fork Mohican River
Location0.04 MI S of Millsbo. Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0146
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74342, -82.6391
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,199 (2015)
Projected traffic1,664 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion Ave. Rd. over Clear Fork Mohican River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Marion Ave. Rd. over Clear Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Marion Ave. Rd. over Clear Fork Mohican River carry?

About 1,199 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Marion Ave. Rd. over Clear Fork Mohican River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Marion Ave. Rd. over Clear Fork Mohican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.