US Bridges

SR 13 & 37 over Shady Creek

Fair

Perry County, Ohio · At JCT of 37 & 13 · Structure no. 6400515

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,849
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 & 37 over Shady Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 13 & 37 over Shady Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 95 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 5 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 8,849 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,282 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13 & 37
CrossesShady Creek
LocationAt JCT of 37 & 13
RouteState Highway 13
CountyPerry County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72054, -82.21823
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,849 (2015)
Projected traffic12,282 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 & 37 over Shady Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is SR 13 & 37 over Shady 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 & 37 over Shady Creek carry?

About 8,849 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 & 37 over Shady Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 & 37 over Shady Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.