US Bridges

SR 13 over Mud Brook

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · 5.27 Miles North of SR250 · Structure no. 2202433

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,666
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Mud Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 13 over Mud Brook in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,666 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,088 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesMud Brook
Location5.27 Miles North of SR250
RouteState Highway 13
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3786, -82.56615
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,666 (2015)
Projected traffic5,088 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mud Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Mud Brook 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Mud Brook carry?

About 3,666 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Mud Brook?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Mud Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.