US Bridges

US 23 over Scioto River

Good

Ross County, Ohio · Over Scioto River · Structure no. 7100787

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,308 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
47,570
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 over Scioto River 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 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 47,570 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,096 by 2035. The structure is 1,308 ft (398.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 23
CrossesScioto River
LocationOver Scioto River
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34449, -82.95407
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,308 ft (398.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,570 (2021)
Projected traffic28,096 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 over Scioto River built?

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

What condition is US 23 over Scioto River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 23 over Scioto River carry?

About 47,570 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over Scioto River?

The structure is 1,308 ft (398.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.