US Bridges

US 23 over Cauquaw CR

Good

Marion County, Ohio · 0.2 MI N of SR98 · Structure no. 5100399

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,517
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over Cauquaw CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 over Cauquaw CR in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,517 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,986 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 23
CrossesCauquaw CR
Location0.2 MI N of SR98
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.46514, -83.07577
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,517 (2018)
Projected traffic15,986 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 over Cauquaw CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23 over Cauquaw CR 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 Cauquaw CR carry?

About 11,517 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over Cauquaw CR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 over Cauquaw CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.