US Bridges

Beckley Road over Kokosing River

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · Junc. of County Road 12 · Structure no. 4231716

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
816
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beckley Road over Kokosing River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Beckley Road over Kokosing River in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 816 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,133 by 2035. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBeckley Road
CrossesKokosing River
LocationJunc. of County Road 12
RouteCounty Highway 401
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.43888, -82.53757
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
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2015)
Projected traffic1,133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Beckley Road over Kokosing River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beckley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Beckley Road over Kokosing River carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Beckley Road over Kokosing River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Beckley Road over Kokosing River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.