US Bridges

CO RD 280 over Usr 23

FairPosted for load

Ross County, Ohio · Pic County Border · Structure no. 7101236

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,063
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 280 over Usr 23 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 280 over Usr 23 in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,063 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,821 by 2035. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 280
CrossesUsr 23
LocationPic County Border
RouteCounty Highway C0280
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.47888, -82.97119
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,063 (2015)
Projected traffic34,821 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CO RD 280 over Usr 23 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 280 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 CO RD 280 over Usr 23 carry?

About 1,063 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 280 over Usr 23?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 280 over Usr 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.