US Bridges

Bridge A13.7 over Stream CH-5

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. West of Road 13 · Structure no. 2630087

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge A13.7 over Stream CH-5 is a concrete slab carrying Bridge A13.7 over Stream CH-5 in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge A13.7
CrossesStream CH-5
Location0.7 Mi. West of Road 13
RouteCounty Highway 0A
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48614, -84.12936
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2015)
Projected traffic315 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bridge A13.7 over Stream CH-5 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge A13.7 over Stream CH-5 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge A13.7 over Stream CH-5 carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Bridge A13.7 over Stream CH-5?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge A13.7 over Stream CH-5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.