US Bridges

Usr 23 NB over Cf&e/Csx RR

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.8 Mi. North of Usr 30 · Structure no. 8800456

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,026
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 23 NB over Cf&e/Csx RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 23 NB over Cf&e/Csx RR in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,026 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,692 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 23 NB
CrossesCf&e/Csx RR
Location0.8 Mi. North of Usr 30
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82307, -83.23676
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,026 (2015)
Projected traffic16,692 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 23 NB over Cf&e/Csx RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 23 NB over Cf&e/Csx RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 23 NB over Cf&e/Csx RR carry?

About 12,026 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Usr 23 NB over Cf&e/Csx RR?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 23 NB over Cf&e/Csx RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.