US Bridges

US-23 over Over NS RR

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.78 MI S of US22 · Structure no. 6500692

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,187
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 over Over NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 over Over NS RR in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 68 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 14,187 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,692 by 2038. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS-23
CrossesOver NS RR
Location0.78 MI S of US22
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates39.59193, -82.95436
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,187 (2018)
Projected traffic19,692 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-23 over Over NS RR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US-23 over Over NS RR 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 Over NS RR carry?

About 14,187 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-23 over Over NS RR?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 over Over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.