US Bridges

State Route 28 over Cox Branch

Good

Highland County, Ohio · 1.36 Mile E of Leesburg · Structure no. 3600289

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,314
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 28 over Cox Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 28 over Cox Branch in Highland 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,314 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,988 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 28
CrossesCox Branch
Location1.36 Mile E of Leesburg
RouteState Highway 28
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35609, -83.52648
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,314 (2015)
Projected traffic5,988 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 State Route 28 over Cox Branch built?

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

What condition is State Route 28 over Cox Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 28 over Cox Branch carry?

About 4,314 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 28 over Cox Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 28 over Cox Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.