US Bridges

Coss Rd. over Elk River

Good

Highland County, Ohio · East of SR73 · Structure no. 3631435

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coss Rd. over Elk River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coss Rd. over Elk River in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCoss Rd.
CrossesElk River
LocationEast of SR73
RouteCounty Highway C0054
StateOhio
Coordinates39.06941, -83.50181
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Coss Rd. over Elk River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coss Rd. over Elk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Coss Rd. over Elk River carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Coss Rd. over Elk River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Coss Rd. over Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.