US Bridges

CR 169 over US 23

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · Under CR 169 · Structure no. 5100631

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,193
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 169 over US 23 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 169 over US 23 in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 58 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,193 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,995 by 2038. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 169
CrossesUS 23
LocationUnder CR 169
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.56837, -83.07421
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,193 (2018)
Projected traffic27,995 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 169 over US 23 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 169 over US 23 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 169 over US 23 carry?

About 2,193 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 169 over US 23?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 169 over US 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.