US 23 over Big Beaver Creek
GoodPike County, Ohio · .95 MI S JCT SR 32 · Structure no. 6600158
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,144
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 23 over Big Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 over Big Beaver Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 7,144 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,916 by 2035. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 23 over Big Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is US 23 over Big Beaver 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 23 over Big Beaver Creek carry?
About 7,144 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 23 over Big Beaver Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 23 over Big Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.