US Bridges

Usr 23 over The Outlet Branch

Fair

Seneca County, Ohio · 2.53 Mi. North of Wya/Sen · Structure no. 7401388

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,682
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 23 over The Outlet Branch is a steel culvert carrying Usr 23 over The Outlet Branch in Seneca 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.

It carries about 2,682 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,723 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 23
CrossesThe Outlet Branch
Location2.53 Mi. North of Wya/Sen
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02283, -83.39976
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,682 (2015)
Projected traffic3,723 by 2035
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 The Outlet Branch built?

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

What condition is Usr 23 over The Outlet Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 23 over The Outlet Branch carry?

About 2,682 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Usr 23 over The Outlet Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Usr 23 over The Outlet Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.