US Bridges

Banning Road over Kokosing River

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.4 MI West of SR 13 · Structure no. 4230019

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
347
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Banning Road over Kokosing River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Banning Road over Kokosing River in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 347 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2035. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBanning Road
CrossesKokosing River
Location0.4 MI West of SR 13
RouteCounty Highway 386
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.40593, -82.49967
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2015)
Projected traffic482 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Banning Road over Kokosing River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Banning Road over Kokosing River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Banning Road over Kokosing River carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Banning Road over Kokosing River?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Banning Road over Kokosing River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.