US Bridges

SR 314 over Kokosing River

Fair

Morrow County, Ohio · 5.52 MI N of SR 229 · Structure no. 5903076

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,170
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 314 over Kokosing River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 314 over Kokosing River in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,012 by 2035. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 314
CrossesKokosing River
Location5.52 MI N of SR 229
RouteState Highway 314
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47463, -82.6839
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,170 (2015)
Projected traffic3,012 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 314 over Kokosing River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 314 over Kokosing River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 314 over Kokosing River carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 314 over Kokosing River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 314 over Kokosing River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.