US Bridges

State Route 513 over SR 513 over Ditch

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 4.9 MI S of JCT I-70 · Structure no. 3005801

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,354
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 513 over SR 513 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 513 over SR 513 over Ditch in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,354 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,879 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesState Route 513
CrossesSR 513 over Ditch
Location4.9 MI S of JCT I-70
RouteState Highway 513
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99445, -81.29555
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,354 (2015)
Projected traffic1,879 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 State Route 513 over SR 513 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 513 over SR 513 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 513 over SR 513 over Ditch carry?

About 1,354 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 513 over SR 513 over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns State Route 513 over SR 513 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.