US Bridges

County Road 23 over Walhonding River

Fair

Coshocton County, Ohio · 0.5 MI N Int US 36 · Structure no. 1635077

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
427 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
332
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Walhonding River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 23 over Walhonding River in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2035. The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesWalhonding River
Location0.5 MI N Int US 36
RouteCounty Highway C0023
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.30895, -81.90723
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length427 ft (130.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2015)
Projected traffic461 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 County Road 23 over Walhonding River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 23 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Walhonding River carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Walhonding River?

The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Walhonding River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.