US 23 over US 50 (eastern Ave)
FairRoss County, Ohio · 2.31MI S of Scioto River · Structure no. 7100515
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,612
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 23 over US 50 (eastern Ave) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 over US 50 (eastern Ave) 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 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 8,612 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,953 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 23 over US 50 (eastern Ave) built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 23 over US 50 (eastern Ave) 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 US 50 (eastern Ave) carry?
About 8,612 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 23 over US 50 (eastern Ave)?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 23 over US 50 (eastern Ave)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.