US 23 over Paint Creek
GoodRoss County, Ohio · 1.71MI S of JCT US 35WB · Structure no. 7100426
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 499 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,441
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 23 over Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 over Paint Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 9,441 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,104 by 2035. The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 23 over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 23 over Paint Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 23 over Paint Creek carry?
About 9,441 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 23 over Paint Creek?
The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 23 over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.