US 36 & SR 79 over Walhonding River
Coshocton County, Ohio · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 36 & SR 79 over Walhonding River in Coshocton County, Ohio, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2005, making it 89 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,072 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2015).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 91 of the 185 inventoried bridges in Coshocton County rated good (49.2%); 15 (8.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 310 ft |
| Location | 50 E of Jct SR 79 |
| NBI structure number | 1600273 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Ohio department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Coshocton County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 541 over Muskingum River | 1954 | 14,672 | Fair |
| SR 541 over SR16 | 2019 | 13,030 | Good |
| SR 16 & SR 83 over Copperas Run | 1952 | 10,069 | Fair |
| US 36 & SR 83 over Walhonding River | 1955 | 9,831 | Fair |
| County Road 1A over Tuscarawas River | 2003 | 7,257 | Fair |
| SR 83 over Muskingum River | 1972 | 6,744 | Good |
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