US Bridges

US-23 over CSX & NS Railroad

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.36 Mi. N. of SR-104 · Structure no. 2500612

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,680
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 over CSX & NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 over CSX & NS Railroad in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 20,680 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,704 by 2038. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-23
CrossesCSX & NS Railroad
Location0.36 Mi. N. of SR-104
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92115, -82.99553
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,680 (2018)
Projected traffic28,704 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CSX & NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23 over CSX & NS Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-23 over CSX & NS Railroad carry?

About 20,680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US-23 over CSX & NS Railroad?

The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 over CSX & NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.