US Bridges

SR 53 over Usr 23

Fair

Wyandot County, Ohio · Inter of Usr 23 & 53 · Structure no. 8801835

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,207
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over Usr 23 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over Usr 23 in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,207 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,227 by 2035. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 53
CrossesUsr 23
LocationInter of Usr 23 & 53
RouteState Highway 53
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85788, -83.2792
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,207 (2015)
Projected traffic7,227 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 over Usr 23 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 over Usr 23 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 53 over Usr 23 carry?

About 5,207 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over Usr 23?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over Usr 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.