US Bridges

Usr 23 over Ohio River CSX Front ST

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · Over Oh River @ Portsmout · Structure no. 7300026

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stayed Girder
Steel
Length
2,155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,434
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 23 over Ohio River CSX Front ST is a steel stayed girder carrying Usr 23 over Ohio River CSX Front ST in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 7,434 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,341 by 2035. The structure is 2,155 ft (656.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUsr 23
CrossesOhio River CSX Front ST
LocationOver Oh River @ Portsmout
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates38.72886, -82.99705
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,155 ft (656.8 m)
Longest span875 ft (266.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,434 (2022)
Projected traffic12,341 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 23 over Ohio River CSX Front ST built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 23 over Ohio River CSX Front ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 23 over Ohio River CSX Front ST carry?

About 7,434 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Usr 23 over Ohio River CSX Front ST?

The structure is 2,155 ft (656.8 m) long with a longest span of 875 ft (266.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 23 over Ohio River CSX Front ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.