US Bridges

SR 13 over Brubaker Creek

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 5.30 Miles North of US 30 · Structure no. 7000758

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,787
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Brubaker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over Brubaker Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,787 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,032 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesBrubaker Creek
Location5.30 Miles North of US 30
RouteState Highway 13
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84788, -82.51367
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,787 (2015)
Projected traffic8,032 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Brubaker Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Brubaker 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Brubaker Creek carry?

About 5,787 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Brubaker Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Brubaker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.