US Bridges

US 36 SR 3 & 229 over Kokosing River Overflow

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 410 E of JCT SR 229 · Structure no. 4201507

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,530
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 SR 3 & 229 over Kokosing River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 36 SR 3 & 229 over Kokosing River Overflow in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 64 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 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 11,530 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,004 by 2035. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 36 SR 3 & 229
CrossesKokosing River Overflow
Location410 E of JCT SR 229
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.3944, -82.50565
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,530 (2015)
Projected traffic16,004 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 36 SR 3 & 229 over Kokosing River Overflow built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 36 SR 3 & 229 over Kokosing River Overflow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 SR 3 & 229 over Kokosing River Overflow carry?

About 11,530 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 36 SR 3 & 229 over Kokosing River Overflow?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 SR 3 & 229 over Kokosing River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.