US Bridges

US 23 over Scippo CR

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 1.6 MI N of SR361 · Structure no. 6500633

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,006
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over Scippo CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 over Scippo CR in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 76 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 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 12,006 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,664 by 2038. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 23
CrossesScippo CR
Location1.6 MI N of SR361
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates39.53153, -82.96725
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,006 (2018)
Projected traffic16,664 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Scippo CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 23 over Scippo 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 23 over Scippo CR carry?

About 12,006 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over Scippo CR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 over Scippo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.