US Bridges

Cooke Road over Trib. N. Br. Kokosing

PoorPosted for load

Knox County, Ohio · 0.3 MI South of Blair RD · Structure no. 4236580

Built
1896
129 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooke Road over Trib. N. Br. Kokosing is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cooke Road over Trib. N. Br. Kokosing in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1896, so it is 129 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCooke Road
CrossesTrib. N. Br. Kokosing
Location0.3 MI South of Blair RD
RouteCounty Highway 369
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51205, -82.61452
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic56 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooke Road over Trib. N. Br. Kokosing built?

It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooke Road over Trib. N. Br. Kokosing in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Cooke Road over Trib. N. Br. Kokosing carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Cooke Road over Trib. N. Br. Kokosing?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Cooke Road over Trib. N. Br. Kokosing?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.