US Bridges

County Line 13 over CO LN 13/BROKN Knife Crk

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.5 MI N of Coder RD · Structure no. 3945189

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line 13 over CO LN 13/BROKN Knife Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Line 13 over CO LN 13/BROKN Knife Crk in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2009. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Line 13
CrossesCO LN 13/BROKN Knife Crk
Location0.5 MI N of Coder RD
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01832, -82.8303
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1989)
Projected traffic153 by 2009
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Line 13 over CO LN 13/BROKN Knife Crk built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line 13 over CO LN 13/BROKN Knife Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Line 13 over CO LN 13/BROKN Knife Crk carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is County Line 13 over CO LN 13/BROKN Knife Crk?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Line 13 over CO LN 13/BROKN Knife Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.