US Bridges

Usr 23 SB over Honey Run

Poor

Wyandot County, Ohio · 1.52 Mi. South of SR 294 · Structure no. 8800189

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,628
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 23 SB over Honey Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 23 SB over Honey Run in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,628 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,976 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 23 SB
CrossesHoney Run
Location1.52 Mi. South of SR 294
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72365, -83.18741
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,628 (2015)
Projected traffic11,976 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SB over Honey Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 23 SB over Honey Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 23 SB over Honey Run carry?

About 8,628 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Usr 23 SB over Honey Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 23 SB over Honey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.