US Bridges

County Road 13 over Trib West Branch Wolf CR

Fair

Morgan County, Ohio · 0.40 Mile East of TR-355 · Structure no. 5837073

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 13 over Trib West Branch Wolf CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 13 over Trib West Branch Wolf CR in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 13
CrossesTrib West Branch Wolf CR
Location0.40 Mile East of TR-355
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.57901, -81.95634
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 13 over Trib West Branch Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is County Road 13 over Trib West Branch Wolf CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 13 over Trib West Branch Wolf CR carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 13 over Trib West Branch Wolf CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 13 over Trib West Branch Wolf CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.