US Bridges

US 23 over Scioto River

Fair

Pike County, Ohio · 2.19 MI N of SR 32 · Structure no. 6600328

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
631 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,789
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over Scioto River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 23 over Scioto River in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10,789 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,975 by 2035. The structure is 631 ft (192.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 23
CrossesScioto River
Location2.19 MI N of SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates39.07126, -83.00554
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length631 ft (192.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,789 (2015)
Projected traffic14,975 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 23 over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23 over Scioto River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 23 over Scioto River carry?

About 10,789 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over Scioto River?

The structure is 631 ft (192.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.