US Bridges

Esto Road over Wakatomika Creek

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 0.1 MI N of Dennis Church · Structure no. 4236114

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esto Road over Wakatomika Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Esto Road over Wakatomika Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEsto Road
CrossesWakatomika Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Dennis Church
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.30853, -82.23097
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic56 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Esto Road over Wakatomika Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Esto Road over Wakatomika Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Esto Road over Wakatomika Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Esto Road over Wakatomika Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Esto Road over Wakatomika Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.