US Bridges

SR 13 over Dry Creek

Good

Knox County, Ohio · .25 M N of JCT SR 586 · Structure no. 4200608

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,504
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over Dry Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 16,504 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,908 by 2035. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesDry Creek
Location.25 M N of JCT SR 586
RouteState Highway 13
StateOhio
Coordinates40.3869, -82.48602
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,504 (2015)
Projected traffic22,908 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 13 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Dry Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Dry Creek carry?

About 16,504 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.