US Bridges

U.S. Route 23 over Scioto River Overflow

Good

Pike County, Ohio · .75 MI S of Waverly · Structure no. 6600514

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
441 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
21,578
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 23 over Scioto River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Route 23 over Scioto River Overflow in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 21,578 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,950 by 2035. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Route 23
CrossesScioto River Overflow
Location.75 MI S of Waverly
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10748, -82.99807
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,578 (2015)
Projected traffic29,950 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 U.S. Route 23 over Scioto River Overflow built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is U.S. Route 23 over Scioto River Overflow 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 U.S. Route 23 over Scioto River Overflow carry?

About 21,578 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 23 over Scioto River Overflow?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 23 over Scioto River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.