US Bridges

SR93 over Cranes Nest Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · .38 MI N of SR 522 · Structure no. 4401549

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,240
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR93 over Cranes Nest Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR93 over Cranes Nest Creek in Lawrence 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 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 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,109 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR93
CrossesCranes Nest Creek
Location.38 MI N of SR 522
RouteState Highway 93
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.64354, -82.67414
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,240 (2015)
Projected traffic3,109 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SR93 over Cranes Nest Creek built?

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

What condition is SR93 over Cranes Nest 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 SR93 over Cranes Nest Creek carry?

About 2,240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR93 over Cranes Nest Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR93 over Cranes Nest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.