US Bridges

US 23 over Candy Run

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 2.16 MI S of SR 348 · Structure no. 7300247

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,325
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over Candy Run is a concrete frame carrying US 23 over Candy Run in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 80 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 13,325 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,018 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 23
CrossesCandy Run
Location2.16 MI S of SR 348
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.85571, -82.98743
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,325 (2020)
Projected traffic28,018 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 over Candy Run built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is US 23 over Candy Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 23 over Candy Run carry?

About 13,325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over Candy Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 over Candy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.