US Bridges

Levering Road over North Branch Kokosing

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.1 MI North of Waterford · Structure no. 4236505

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Levering Road over North Branch Kokosing is a steel truss - thru carrying Levering Road over North Branch Kokosing in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLevering Road
CrossesNorth Branch Kokosing
Location0.1 MI North of Waterford
RouteCounty Highway 374
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54475, -82.61998
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Levering Road over North Branch Kokosing built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levering Road over North Branch Kokosing 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 September 2024.

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

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Levering Road over North Branch Kokosing?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Levering Road over North Branch Kokosing?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.