US 23 over Crooked Creek
FairRoss County, Ohio · .39 MI N of Pike County · Structure no. 7100035
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,270
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 23 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 23 over Crooked Creek in Ross 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 5 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 17,270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,971 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 23 over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is US 23 over Crooked Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 23 over Crooked Creek carry?
About 17,270 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 23 over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns US 23 over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.