US Bridges

Aec Access Ramp over US 23

Good

Pike County, Ohio · Aec Access Ramp · Structure no. 6600093

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,673
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aec Access Ramp over US 23 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aec Access Ramp over US 23 in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 72 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 1,673 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,970 by 2035. The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesAec Access Ramp
CrossesUS 23
LocationAec Access Ramp
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates39.01336, -83.02644
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length256 ft (78.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,673 (2015)
Projected traffic18,970 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Aec Access Ramp over US 23 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Aec Access Ramp 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Aec Access Ramp over US 23 carry?

About 1,673 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Aec Access Ramp over US 23?

The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Aec Access Ramp over US 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.