US Bridges

SR 13 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 400 Ft N. of JCT SR 550 · Structure no. 0500070

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,063
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over Sugar Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,063 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,863 by 2038. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesSugar Creek
Location400 Ft N. of JCT SR 550
RouteState Highway 13
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.36239, -82.10666
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,063 (2018)
Projected traffic2,863 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 13 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Sugar Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,063 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.