US Bridges

US 23 over Hargus Creek

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Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.22 MI N. of US22 · Structure no. 6500781

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,218
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over Hargus Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 23 over Hargus Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 11,218 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,571 by 2038. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 23
CrossesHargus Creek
Location0.22 MI N. of US22
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60589, -82.95048
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,218 (2018)
Projected traffic15,571 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hargus Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 23 over Hargus Creek 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 Hargus Creek carry?

About 11,218 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over Hargus Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 over Hargus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.