State Route 159 over US Route 23
FairRoss County, Ohio · At JCT of US 23 · Structure no. 7104413
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 322 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,745
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 159 over US Route 23 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 159 over US Route 23 in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 19,745 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,406 by 2035. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 159 over US Route 23 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is State Route 159 over US Route 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 159 over US Route 23 carry?
About 19,745 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is State Route 159 over US Route 23?
The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 159 over US Route 23?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.