US Bridges

Gilmore Road over E Branch Kokosing River

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Ohio · 0.2 MI North of Toms Road · Structure no. 4235002

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilmore Road over E Branch Kokosing River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilmore Road over E Branch Kokosing River in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGilmore Road
CrossesE Branch Kokosing River
Location0.2 MI North of Toms Road
RouteCounty Highway 287
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54575, -82.47107
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2015)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilmore Road over E Branch Kokosing River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Gilmore Road over E Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gilmore Road over E Branch Kokosing River carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gilmore Road over E Branch Kokosing River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Gilmore Road over E Branch Kokosing River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.