US Bridges

Riley Chapel over Kokosing River

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S Sta RTE 715 · Structure no. 4235401

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riley Chapel over Kokosing River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riley Chapel over Kokosing River in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRiley Chapel
CrossesKokosing River
Location0.3 MI S Sta RTE 715
RouteCounty Highway T0203
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.37248, -82.20065
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Riley Chapel over Kokosing River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riley Chapel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Riley Chapel over Kokosing River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Riley Chapel over Kokosing River?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Riley Chapel over Kokosing River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.