US Bridges

Usr 23 over Walnut CR

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 5.77 MI N of Usr 22 · Structure no. 6501087

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,218
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 23 over Walnut CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 23 over Walnut CR in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 70 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 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 23
CrossesWalnut CR
Location5.77 MI N of Usr 22
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.6821, -82.97452
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,218 (2018)
Projected traffic15,571 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 Usr 23 over Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Usr 23 over Walnut 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 Usr 23 over Walnut CR carry?

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

How long is Usr 23 over Walnut CR?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 23 over Walnut CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.