US Bridges

US 23 over Over RR Yards Goodale ST

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · Over RR Yards Goodale ST · Structure no. 2500876

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,338 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,844
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over Over RR Yards Goodale ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 over Over RR Yards Goodale ST in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 68 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 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 21,844 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,319 by 2035. The structure is 1,338 ft (407.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 23
CrossesOver RR Yards Goodale ST
LocationOver RR Yards Goodale ST
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97146, -82.999
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,338 ft (407.8 m)
Longest span243 ft (74.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,844 (2015)
Projected traffic30,319 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 RR Yards Goodale ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 23 over Over RR Yards Goodale ST 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 23 over Over RR Yards Goodale ST carry?

About 21,844 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over Over RR Yards Goodale ST?

The structure is 1,338 ft (407.8 m) long with a longest span of 243 ft (74.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 over Over RR Yards Goodale ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.