US Bridges

County Road 69 over North Branch Kokosing

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.3 MI North of SR 95 · Structure no. 4230167

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
786
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 69 over North Branch Kokosing is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 69 over North Branch Kokosing in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 95 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 786 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2035. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 69
CrossesNorth Branch Kokosing
Location0.3 MI North of SR 95
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.49217, -82.54533
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2015)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County Road 69 over North Branch Kokosing built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County Road 69 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 County Road 69 over North Branch Kokosing carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 69 over North Branch Kokosing?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 69 over North Branch Kokosing?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.