US Bridges

US 23 over Over US36 & Delaware Run

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.18 MI N of US42 Ramp · Structure no. 2100339

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,068
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over Over US36 & Delaware Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 over Over US36 & Delaware Run in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 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 20,068 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,854 by 2035. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 23
CrossesOver US36 & Delaware Run
Location0.18 MI N of US42 Ramp
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.2981, -83.06266
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,068 (2015)
Projected traffic27,854 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 23 over Over US36 & Delaware Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23 over Over US36 & Delaware Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 23 over Over US36 & Delaware Run carry?

About 20,068 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over Over US36 & Delaware Run?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 over Over US36 & Delaware Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.