US Bridges

US 23 over Moores Run

Fair

Pike County, Ohio · .16 MI S of Ross Cty Line · Structure no. 6600840

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,784
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over Moores Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 23 over Moores Run in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 76 years old, older 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 18,784 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,072 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 23
CrossesMoores Run
Location.16 MI S of Ross Cty Line
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.17701, -82.97394
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,784 (2015)
Projected traffic26,072 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Moores Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 23 over Moores Run 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 Moores Run carry?

About 18,784 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over Moores Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 over Moores Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.