US Bridges

CR 23 over Kokosing River

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · 1.30 Miles East of CR 172 · Structure no. 5932034

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
251
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23 over Kokosing River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 23 over Kokosing River in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 51 years old, older 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 23
CrossesKokosing River
Location1.30 Miles East of CR 172
RouteCounty Highway C0023
StateOhio
Coordinates40.48114, -82.6971
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2015)
Projected traffic348 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 23 over Kokosing River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is CR 23 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 23 over Kokosing River carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 23 over Kokosing River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23 over Kokosing River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.