FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

USR 23

Carrying USR 23 over CROOKED CREEK

.06 MI S OF WAVERLY, Pike, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: USR 23

The USR 23 bridge in Pike, Ohio carries USR 23 over CROOKED CREEK. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2000, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 32.3 meters (106 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,803 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How USR 23 compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of Ohio bridges
245
Bridges in Pike · 16 in Poor condition
USR 23 42.8 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1939
Last Reconstructed
2000
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
32.3 m (106 ft)
Deck Width
26.9 m (88 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
22,803 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6600573

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USR 23 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare USR 23 against other structures in Pike and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for USR 23?

USR 23 in Pike, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is USR 23 inspected?

USR 23's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 22,803 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USR 23 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for USR 23?

USR 23 has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining USR 23?

USR 23 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is USR 23 and does age affect safety?

USR 23 was built in 1939, making it 87 years old and last reconstructed in 2000.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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