US Bridges

Kochheiser Road over Clear Fork Mohican River

Good

Richland County, Ohio · .03 Mi. West of SR 97 · Structure no. 7034520

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
461
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kochheiser Road over Clear Fork Mohican River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kochheiser Road over Clear Fork Mohican River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKochheiser Road
CrossesClear Fork Mohican River
Location.03 Mi. West of SR 97
RouteCounty Highway T0325
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65154, -82.54951
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2015)
Projected traffic640 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kochheiser Road over Clear Fork Mohican River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kochheiser Road over Clear Fork Mohican River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Kochheiser Road over Clear Fork Mohican River carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kochheiser Road over Clear Fork Mohican River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kochheiser Road over Clear Fork Mohican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.