US Bridges

US 23 over Over SR37 (central Ave)

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.23 MI N of US36 · Structure no. 2100452

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

About this bridge

US 23 over Over SR37 (central Ave) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 over Over SR37 (central Ave) 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 6 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 2038. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 23
CrossesOver SR37 (central Ave)
Location0.23 MI N of US36
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.30112, -83.06444
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,068 (2015)
Projected traffic27,854 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 over Over SR37 (central Ave) built?

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

What condition is US 23 over Over SR37 (central Ave) 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 SR37 (central Ave) carry?

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

How long is US 23 over Over SR37 (central Ave)?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 over Over SR37 (central Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.