US Bridges

Upperfredericktown over North Branch Kokosing

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.9 MI North of Hyatt RD · Structure no. 4230035

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,647
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upperfredericktown over North Branch Kokosing is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upperfredericktown over North Branch Kokosing in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 2,647 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,674 by 2035. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUpperfredericktown
CrossesNorth Branch Kokosing
Location0.9 MI North of Hyatt RD
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.4695, -82.52925
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,647 (2015)
Projected traffic3,674 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Upperfredericktown over North Branch Kokosing built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upperfredericktown over North Branch Kokosing 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Upperfredericktown over North Branch Kokosing carry?

About 2,647 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Upperfredericktown over North Branch Kokosing?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Upperfredericktown over North Branch Kokosing?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.