US Bridges

US 23 over Glen Echo

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 3.22 MI N of IR670 · Structure no. 2500698

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,513
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over Glen Echo is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 23 over Glen Echo in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,513 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,980 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 23
CrossesGlen Echo
Location3.22 MI N of IR670
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0188, -83.00201
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,513 (2018)
Projected traffic15,980 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 over Glen Echo built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23 over Glen Echo 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 Glen Echo carry?

About 11,513 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over Glen Echo?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 over Glen Echo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.