US Bridges

SR 348 over Bayless Run

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 2.11 MI E of SR 125 · Structure no. 0104116

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 348 over Bayless Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 348 over Bayless Run in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 69 years old, older 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 348
CrossesBayless Run
Location2.11 MI E of SR 125
RouteState Highway 348
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.79706, -83.42888
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2023)
Projected traffic205 by 2035
Trucks16%
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 348 over Bayless Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 348 over Bayless Run 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 348 over Bayless Run carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 348 over Bayless Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 348 over Bayless Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.