US Bridges

Quaker Road over Trib.N. Br Kokosing Rive

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.3 MI East of Waterford · Structure no. 4233654

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quaker Road over Trib.N. Br Kokosing Rive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Quaker Road over Trib.N. Br Kokosing Rive in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 125 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesQuaker Road
CrossesTrib.N. Br Kokosing Rive
Location0.3 MI East of Waterford
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54505, -82.61323
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2015)
Projected traffic321 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 Quaker Road over Trib.N. Br Kokosing Rive built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Quaker Road over Trib.N. Br Kokosing Rive 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Quaker Road over Trib.N. Br Kokosing Rive carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Quaker Road over Trib.N. Br Kokosing Rive?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Quaker Road over Trib.N. Br Kokosing Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.