US Bridges

US 23 over State Route 32

Good

Pike County, Ohio · Junction of SR 32 · Structure no. 6600344

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
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 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 8,967 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,446 by 2035. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 23
CrossesState Route 32
LocationJunction of SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04759, -83.02404
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 (78.4 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 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 June 2023.

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 (78.4 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.