US Bridges

SR 19 over Kokosing River

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · 1.16 Mi. N. of US42 · Structure no. 5900026

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,077
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Kokosing River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 19 over Kokosing River in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,495 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesKokosing River
Location1.16 Mi. N. of US42
RouteState Highway 19
StateOhio
Coordinates40.58771, -82.74942
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2015)
Projected traffic1,495 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 19 over Kokosing River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Kokosing River carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Kokosing River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Kokosing River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.