US Bridges

South Bound SR 13 over North Brac Kokosing Rive

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 1.2 M N of JCT SR 95 · Structure no. 4200780

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,214
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Bound SR 13 over North Brac Kokosing Rive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Bound SR 13 over North Brac Kokosing Rive in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 3,214 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,461 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Bound SR 13
CrossesNorth Brac Kokosing Rive
Location1.2 M N of JCT SR 95
RouteState Highway 13
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.49478, -82.55736
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,214 (2015)
Projected traffic4,461 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 South Bound SR 13 over North Brac Kokosing Rive built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Bound SR 13 over North Brac Kokosing Rive 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does South Bound SR 13 over North Brac Kokosing Rive carry?

About 3,214 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is South Bound SR 13 over North Brac Kokosing Rive?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns South Bound SR 13 over North Brac Kokosing Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.