US Bridges

State Route 13 over Yagar Creek

Good

Perry County, Ohio · .8 M North of JCT SR 37 · Structure no. 6400582

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,761
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 13 over Yagar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 13 over Yagar Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,761 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,996 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesState Route 13
CrossesYagar Creek
Location.8 M North of JCT SR 37
RouteState Highway 13
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73167, -82.21996
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,761 (2015)
Projected traffic7,996 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 State Route 13 over Yagar Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 13 over Yagar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 13 over Yagar Creek carry?

About 5,761 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 13 over Yagar Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 13 over Yagar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.