US Bridges

US 23 over State Route 32

Fair

Pike County, Ohio · Junction of SR 32 · Structure no. 6600263

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,967
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over State Route 32 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 over State Route 32 in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,967 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,446 by 2035. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 23
CrossesState Route 32
LocationJunction of SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates39.0476, -83.02426
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,967 (2015)
Projected traffic12,446 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 over State Route 32 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23 over State Route 32 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 23 over State Route 32 carry?

About 8,967 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over State Route 32?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 over State Route 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.