US Bridges

SR 513 over Salt Fork Creek

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · 2.5 M S of JCT I-70 · Structure no. 3005836

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,354
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 513 over Salt Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 513 over Salt Fork Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,354 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,879 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 513
CrossesSalt Fork Creek
Location2.5 M S of JCT I-70
RouteState Highway 513
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02321, -81.308
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 513 over Salt Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 513 over Salt Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 513 over Salt Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 513 over Salt Fork Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 513 over Salt Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.