US Bridges

Staats Road over Kokosing River

Good

Knox County, Ohio · Junction of Zuck Road · Structure no. 4235347

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Staats Road over Kokosing River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Staats Road over Kokosing River in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2035. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStaats Road
CrossesKokosing River
LocationJunction of Zuck Road
RouteCounty Highway 200
StateOhio
Coordinates40.37873, -82.2367
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2015)
Projected traffic87 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Staats Road over Kokosing River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Staats Road over Kokosing River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Staats Road over Kokosing River carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Staats Road over Kokosing River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Staats Road over Kokosing River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.