US Bridges

Egl. Twp Road 13E over Pretty Run

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · .1 Mi. S. of Jct. CR17 · Structure no. 8232556

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Egl. Twp Road 13E over Pretty Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Egl. Twp Road 13E over Pretty Run in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 70 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesEgl. Twp Road 13E
CrossesPretty Run
Location.1 Mi. S. of Jct. CR17
RouteCounty Highway 13E
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33183, -82.67156
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Egl. Twp Road 13E over Pretty Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Egl. Twp Road 13E over Pretty Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Egl. Twp Road 13E over Pretty Run carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Egl. Twp Road 13E over Pretty Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Egl. Twp Road 13E over Pretty Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.