US Bridges

Bridge 23J.3 over Bean Creek

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. J · Structure no. 2634864

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
651
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 23J.3 over Bean Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge 23J.3 over Bean Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 651 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 904 by 2035. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBridge 23J.3
CrossesBean Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. J
RouteCounty Highway C0023
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60498, -84.30727
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2015)
Projected traffic904 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 23J.3 over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge 23J.3 over Bean 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge 23J.3 over Bean Creek carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 23J.3 over Bean Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge 23J.3 over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.