US Bridges

Pipesville Road over Kokosing River

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · Junction of US 36 · Structure no. 4231376

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pipesville Road over Kokosing River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pipesville Road over Kokosing River in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPipesville Road
CrossesKokosing River
LocationJunction of US 36
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.40507, -82.32153
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2015)
Projected traffic729 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pipesville Road over Kokosing River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pipesville 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pipesville Road over Kokosing River carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pipesville Road over Kokosing River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pipesville Road over Kokosing River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.