US Bridges

Bridge 23R.2 over Deer Creek

GoodPosted for load

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. of TR R · Structure no. 2634821

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
784
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 23R.2 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bridge 23R.2 over Deer Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 784 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridge 23R.2
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. of TR R
RouteCounty Highway C0023
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67004, -84.30751
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic784 (2015)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bridge 23R.2 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge 23R.2 over Deer Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge 23R.2 over Deer Creek carry?

About 784 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 23R.2 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge 23R.2 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.