US Bridges

SR 93 over Cannon Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 9.89 MI N of US 52 · Structure no. 4401476

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,870
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over Cannon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 93 over Cannon Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 92 years old, older 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 2,870 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,984 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 93
CrossesCannon Creek
Location9.89 MI N of US 52
RouteState Highway 93
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.63186, -82.67234
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,870 (2015)
Projected traffic3,984 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cannon Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SR 93 over Cannon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 93 over Cannon Creek carry?

About 2,870 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over Cannon Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 93 over Cannon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.