US Bridges

CR 13 over Great Miami River

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Ohio · .08 M E of TR 59 · Structure no. 4631137

Built
1876
149 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 over Great Miami River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 13 over Great Miami River in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1876 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 149 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 13
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location.08 M E of TR 59
RouteCounty Highway C0013
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.40111, -83.92444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2015)
Projected traffic269 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13 over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1876, making it 149 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is CR 13 over Great Miami River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13 over Great Miami River carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 over Great Miami River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.