US Bridges

Mount Vernon Ave. over Kokosing River

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 0.8 MI East of SR 13 · Structure no. 4262721

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Vernon Ave. over Kokosing River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mount Vernon Ave. over Kokosing River in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2039. The structure is 345 ft (105.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Vernon Ave.
CrossesKokosing River
Location0.8 MI East of SR 13
RouteCounty Highway MTVAV
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.38341, -82.46951
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2019)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mount Vernon Ave. over Kokosing River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Vernon Ave. over Kokosing River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mount Vernon Ave. over Kokosing River carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mount Vernon Ave. over Kokosing River?

The structure is 345 ft (105.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Vernon Ave. over Kokosing River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.