US Bridges

SR 213 over North Fork Yellow CR

Poor

Jefferson County, Ohio · .07 MI N of Penna RR · Structure no. 4103181

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,858
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 213 over North Fork Yellow CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 213 over North Fork Yellow CR in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,858 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,579 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 213
CrossesNorth Fork Yellow CR
Location.07 MI N of Penna RR
RouteState Highway 213
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55747, -80.70556
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,858 (2015)
Projected traffic2,579 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 213 over North Fork Yellow CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 213 over North Fork Yellow CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 213 over North Fork Yellow CR carry?

About 1,858 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 213 over North Fork Yellow CR?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 213 over North Fork Yellow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.