US Bridges

Island Road over US 23

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.52 MI N of US22 · Structure no. 6500811

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
719
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Road over US 23 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Island Road over US 23 in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 719 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,141 by 2038. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIsland Road
CrossesUS 23
Location0.52 MI N of US22
RouteCity Street 4
StateOhio
Coordinates39.61015, -82.94925
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic719 (2018)
Projected traffic31,141 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 Island Road over US 23 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Island Road over US 23 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 Island Road over US 23 carry?

About 719 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Island Road over US 23?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Island Road over US 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.