US Bridges

County RD 13 over North Fork of Shortcreek

Good

Harrison County, Ohio · 1.3 MI S of JCT CR 14 · Structure no. 3430618

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
448
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 13 over North Fork of Shortcreek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 13 over North Fork of Shortcreek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 125 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 448 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 622 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 13
CrossesNorth Fork of Shortcreek
Location1.3 MI S of JCT CR 14
RouteCounty Highway C0013
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.23025, -80.87951
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2015)
Projected traffic622 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 County RD 13 over North Fork of Shortcreek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is County RD 13 over North Fork of Shortcreek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 13 over North Fork of Shortcreek carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County RD 13 over North Fork of Shortcreek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 13 over North Fork of Shortcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.