US Bridges

SR 93 over Pine Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 9.01 MI S of Jackson Cty · Structure no. 4401840

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,588
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 93 over Pine Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 1,588 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,204 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 93
CrossesPine Creek
Location9.01 MI S of Jackson Cty
RouteState Highway 93
StateOhio
Coordinates38.73435, -82.62863
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,588 (2015)
Projected traffic2,204 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 93 over Pine 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 Pine Creek carry?

About 1,588 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 93 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.