BECKLEY ROAD
Carrying BECKLEY ROAD over NORTH BRANCH KOKOSING
0.2 MI WEST OF CR 6, Knox, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BECKLEY ROAD
The BECKLEY ROAD bridge in Knox, Ohio carries BECKLEY ROAD over NORTH BRANCH KOKOSING. It was built in 1904, making it 122 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 50.3 meters (165 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 816 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BECKLEY ROAD compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1904
- Last Reconstructed
- 1988
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 50.3 m (165 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 816 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4237048
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
BECKLEY ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare BECKLEY ROAD against other structures in Knox and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BECKLEY ROAD?
BECKLEY ROAD in Knox, Ohio has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BECKLEY ROAD inspected?
BECKLEY ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 816 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BECKLEY ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BECKLEY ROAD?
BECKLEY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BECKLEY ROAD?
BECKLEY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BECKLEY ROAD and does age affect safety?
BECKLEY ROAD was built in 1904, making it 122 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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