US Bridges

SR 93 over Elk Fork Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 1.32M N of JCT Usr 50 · Structure no. 8201013

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,153
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over Elk Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 93 over Elk Fork Creek in Vinton 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 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 5,153 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,152 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 93
CrossesElk Fork Creek
Location1.32M N of JCT Usr 50
RouteState Highway 93
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26549, -82.47593
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,153 (2015)
Projected traffic7,152 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 93 over Elk Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 93 over Elk Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 93 over Elk Fork Creek carry?

About 5,153 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over Elk Fork Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 93 over Elk Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.