US Bridges

Usr 23 over Main ST

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 0.55MI S of Scioto River · Structure no. 7100728

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,316
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 23 over Main ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 23 over Main ST in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 16,316 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,647 by 2035. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 23
CrossesMain ST
Location0.55MI S of Scioto River
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33812, -82.94836
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,316 (2015)
Projected traffic22,647 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Main ST built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 23 over Main ST 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 Usr 23 over Main ST carry?

About 16,316 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 23 over Main ST?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 23 over Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.