US Bridges

Usr 23 over Stream

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · .17 MI S of Pike County · Structure no. 7300395

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,422
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 23 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Usr 23 over Stream in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 72 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 12,422 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,242 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUsr 23
CrossesStream
Location.17 MI S of Pike County
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates38.9545, -83.02332
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,422 (2015)
Projected traffic17,242 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 23 over Stream built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Usr 23 over Stream 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 23 over Stream carry?

About 12,422 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Usr 23 over Stream?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m).

Who owns Usr 23 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.