US Bridges

Lucerne RD over Trib.N.Br.Kokosing

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · .9 Mi.S. of Blair Rd. · Structure no. 4236645

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucerne RD over Trib.N.Br.Kokosing is a wood or timber slab carrying Lucerne RD over Trib.N.Br.Kokosing in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLucerne RD
CrossesTrib.N.Br.Kokosing
Location.9 Mi.S. of Blair Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0392
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51073, -82.62938
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2015)
Projected traffic161 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lucerne RD over Trib.N.Br.Kokosing built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucerne RD over Trib.N.Br.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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lucerne RD over Trib.N.Br.Kokosing carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lucerne RD over Trib.N.Br.Kokosing?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lucerne RD over Trib.N.Br.Kokosing?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.