US Bridges

Usr 23 over Usr 23

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 1.01MI N of Scioto River · Structure no. 7100906

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,574
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 23 over Usr 23 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 23 over Usr 23 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 2,574 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,095 by 2035. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUsr 23
CrossesUsr 23
Location1.01MI N of Scioto River
RouteCounty Highway C0241
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35863, -82.96623
Functional classUrban Local

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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,574 (2015)
Projected traffic29,095 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Usr 23 built?

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

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

About 2,574 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Usr 23 over Usr 23?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 23 over Usr 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.