US Bridges

US 23 over Rock Fork CR

Good

Marion County, Ohio · 0.37 MI N of SR4 · Structure no. 5101085

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,368
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over Rock Fork CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 23 over Rock Fork CR in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, 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 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 8,368 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,615 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 23
CrossesRock Fork CR
Location0.37 MI N of SR4
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67175, -83.11636
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,368 (2018)
Projected traffic11,615 by 2038
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rock Fork CR built?

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

What condition is US 23 over Rock Fork 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 Rock Fork CR carry?

About 8,368 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over Rock Fork CR?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 over Rock Fork CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.