US Bridges

US 36 & SR 83 over Walhonding River

Fair

Coshocton County, Ohio · .2 M W of JCT SR 83 N. · Structure no. 1600451

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
374 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,831
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 & SR 83 over Walhonding River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 & SR 83 over Walhonding River in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 9,831 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,645 by 2035. The structure is 374 ft (114.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 36 & SR 83
CrossesWalhonding River
Location.2 M W of JCT SR 83 N.
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28381, -81.87101
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length374 ft (114.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,831 (2015)
Projected traffic13,645 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 & SR 83 over Walhonding River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 36 & SR 83 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 & SR 83 over Walhonding River carry?

About 9,831 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 36 & SR 83 over Walhonding River?

The structure is 374 ft (114.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 & SR 83 over Walhonding River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.