US Bridges

SR 13 over Center Branch Rush Creek

Fair

Perry County, Ohio · 2 MI S of Somerset · Structure no. 6400647

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,783
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Center Branch Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 13 over Center Branch Rush Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,783 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,251 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesCenter Branch Rush Creek
Location2 MI S of Somerset
RouteState Highway 13
CountyPerry County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.78076, -82.25806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,783 (2015)
Projected traffic5,251 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Center Branch Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Center Branch Rush 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 Center Branch Rush Creek carry?

About 3,783 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Center Branch Rush Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Center Branch Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.