US Bridges

US 23 over CR 235 N&w RR & Dry Run

Good

Ross County, Ohio · 0.5MI S of JCT SR 159 · Structure no. 7100965

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
397 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,481
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over CR 235 N&w RR & Dry Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 over CR 235 N&w RR & Dry Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,481 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,548 by 2035. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 23
CrossesCR 235 N&w RR & Dry Run
Location0.5MI S of JCT SR 159
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38048, -82.96877
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,481 (2015)
Projected traffic14,548 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 over CR 235 N&w RR & Dry Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 23 over CR 235 N&w RR & Dry Run 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 US 23 over CR 235 N&w RR & Dry Run carry?

About 10,481 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over CR 235 N&w RR & Dry Run?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 over CR 235 N&w RR & Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.