US Bridges

Ritter Rd. over Clearfork Mohican River

PoorPosted for load

Richland County, Ohio · 0.7M. N of Mock Rd. · Structure no. 7035349

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ritter Rd. over Clearfork Mohican River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ritter Rd. over Clearfork Mohican River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRitter Rd.
CrossesClearfork Mohican River
Location0.7M. N of Mock Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0348
StateOhio
Coordinates40.64023, -82.54956
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 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 Ritter Rd. over Clearfork Mohican River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ritter Rd. over Clearfork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ritter Rd. over Clearfork Mohican River carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ritter Rd. over Clearfork Mohican River?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ritter Rd. over Clearfork Mohican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.