US Bridges

SR 13 over Bear Creek

Fair

Perry County, Ohio · .1 M S of JCT SR 37 & 93 · Structure no. 6400353

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,675
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 13 over Bear Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,675 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,325 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesBear Creek
Location.1 M S of JCT SR 37 & 93
RouteState Highway 13
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70166, -82.11656
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,675 (2015)
Projected traffic2,325 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 13 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Bear Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,675 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.