US Bridges

CR23 over Spoon River

Good

Pike County, Ohio · .75 MI West of US32 · Structure no. 6635180

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR23 over Spoon River is a concrete frame carrying CR23 over Spoon River in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 172 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR23
CrossesSpoon River
Location.75 MI West of US32
RouteCounty Highway C0023
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04901, -83.14546
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2015)
Projected traffic239 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR23 over Spoon River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR23 over Spoon River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR23 over Spoon River carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR23 over Spoon River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR23 over Spoon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.