US Bridges

SR 715 over Walhonding River

Good

Coshocton County, Ohio · 1.7 M E of JCT SR 206 · Structure no. 1602896

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
435 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 715 over Walhonding River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 715 over Walhonding River in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 182 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2035. The structure is 435 ft (132.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 715
CrossesWalhonding River
Location1.7 M E of JCT SR 206
RouteState Highway 715
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.35542, -82.10535
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length435 ft (132.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2015)
Projected traffic253 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 715 over Walhonding River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 715 over Walhonding 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 715 over Walhonding River carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 715 over Walhonding River?

The structure is 435 ft (132.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 715 over Walhonding River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.