US Bridges

SR 93 over Pidgeon Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · In Coalton · Structure no. 4001516

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,337
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over Pidgeon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 93 over Pidgeon Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,337 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,166 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 93
CrossesPidgeon Creek
LocationIn Coalton
RouteState Highway 93
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.11346, -82.61143
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,337 (2021)
Projected traffic3,166 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 93 over Pidgeon Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 93 over Pidgeon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 93 over Pidgeon Creek carry?

About 2,337 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over Pidgeon Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 93 over Pidgeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.