US Bridges

US 36 over Walhonding River

Fair

Coshocton County, Ohio · 1.1 M E of JCT SR 60++++ · Structure no. 1600311

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,685
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Walhonding River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 36 over Walhonding River in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,685 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,891 by 2035. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36
CrossesWalhonding River
Location1.1 M E of JCT SR 60++++
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32778, -81.94313
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,685 (2015)
Projected traffic7,891 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 US 36 over Walhonding River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 over Walhonding River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 over Walhonding River carry?

About 5,685 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Walhonding River?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Walhonding River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.