US Bridges

SR 513 over South Fork Seneca Fork

Fair

Noble County, Ohio · 4.26M N of JCT SR 146 · Structure no. 6103995

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 513 over South Fork Seneca Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 513 over South Fork Seneca Fork in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 958 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 513
CrossesSouth Fork Seneca Fork
Location4.26M N of JCT SR 146
RouteState Highway 513
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85264, -81.32914
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2015)
Projected traffic958 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 513 over South Fork Seneca Fork built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 513 over South Fork Seneca Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 513 over South Fork Seneca Fork carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 513 over South Fork Seneca Fork?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 513 over South Fork Seneca Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.