US Bridges

SR 13 over Over Lake Fork Lic River

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 2 M S of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 4500482

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,698
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Over Lake Fork Lic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over Over Lake Fork Lic River in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,698 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,297 by 2035. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesOver Lake Fork Lic River
Location2 M S of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 13
StateOhio
Coordinates40.20339, -82.43989
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,698 (2015)
Projected traffic9,297 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Over Lake Fork Lic River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Over Lake Fork Lic River 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 Over Lake Fork Lic River carry?

About 6,698 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Over Lake Fork Lic River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Over Lake Fork Lic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.