US Bridges

Quaker Road over North Branch Kokosing

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 0.2 MI East of Waterford · Structure no. 4233719

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quaker Road over North Branch Kokosing is a steel truss - thru carrying Quaker Road over North Branch Kokosing in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 231 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesQuaker Road
CrossesNorth Branch Kokosing
Location0.2 MI East of Waterford
RouteCounty Highway C0049
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54458, -82.61455
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 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 North Branch Kokosing built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quaker Road over North Branch Kokosing in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Quaker Road over North Branch Kokosing carry?

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

How long is Quaker Road over North Branch Kokosing?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Quaker Road over North Branch Kokosing?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.