US Bridges

US 62 over Kokosing River

Good

Knox County, Ohio · .2 M W of JCT US 36 · Structure no. 4202104

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,859
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Kokosing River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over Kokosing River in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 years old, older 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 2,859 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,968 by 2035. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 62
CrossesKokosing River
Location.2 M W of JCT US 36
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateOhio
Coordinates40.39661, -82.27768
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,859 (2015)
Projected traffic3,968 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 62 over Kokosing River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 62 over Kokosing 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 over Kokosing River carry?

About 2,859 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Kokosing River?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Kokosing River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.