US Bridges

SR 206 & SR 715 over Walhonding River

Fair

Coshocton County, Ohio · .1 M N of JCT SR 715 · Structure no. 1602322

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 206 & SR 715 over Walhonding River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 206 & SR 715 over Walhonding River in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2035. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 206 & SR 715
CrossesWalhonding River
Location.1 M N of JCT SR 715
RouteState Highway 206
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.3577, -82.13734
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2015)
Projected traffic777 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SR 206 & SR 715 over Walhonding River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 206 & SR 715 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 SR 206 & SR 715 over Walhonding River carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 206 & SR 715 over Walhonding River?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 206 & SR 715 over Walhonding River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.