US Bridges

TR 121 over Kokosing River

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · 1.3 Mi. Eats of TR 234 · Structure no. 5931291

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 121 over Kokosing River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 121 over Kokosing River in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 121
CrossesKokosing River
Location1.3 Mi. Eats of TR 234
RouteCounty Highway T0121
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50599, -82.74546
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2015)
Projected traffic161 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 121 over Kokosing River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 121 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 121 over Kokosing River carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 121 over Kokosing River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 121 over Kokosing River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.