US Bridges

SR 13 over Black Fork

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 8.05 Miles North of US 30 · Structure no. 7000863

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,553
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Black Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 13 over Black Fork in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 5,553 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,708 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesBlack Fork
Location8.05 Miles North of US 30
RouteState Highway 13
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88701, -82.51043
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,553 (2015)
Projected traffic7,708 by 2035
Trucks17%
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 Black Fork built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Black Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Black Fork carry?

About 5,553 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Black Fork?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Black Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.