US Bridges

Usr 23 over B&o RR

Good

Ross County, Ohio · I.57MI S of Scioto River · Structure no. 7100485

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,441
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 23 over B&o RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 23 over B&o RR in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 9,441 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,104 by 2035. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 23
CrossesB&o RR
LocationI.57MI S of Scioto River
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31048, -82.93975
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,441 (2015)
Projected traffic13,104 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 23 over B&o RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 23 over B&o RR 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 Usr 23 over B&o RR carry?

About 9,441 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 23 over B&o RR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 23 over B&o RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.