US Bridges

SR 13 over SR13 over Dry Creek

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .1 M S of JCT SR 657 · Structure no. 4500245

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,836
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over SR13 over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over SR13 over Dry Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 69 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 12,836 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,816 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesSR13 over Dry Creek
Location.1 M S of JCT SR 657
RouteState Highway 13
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11459, -82.42838
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,836 (2015)
Projected traffic17,816 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 SR13 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 13 over SR13 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over SR13 over Dry Creek carry?

About 12,836 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over SR13 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over SR13 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.