US Bridges

SR 348 over Ohio Brush Creek

Good

Adams County, Ohio · 2.82MI E. of SR 125 · Structure no. 0104159

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 348 over Ohio Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 348 over Ohio Brush Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2035. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 348
CrossesOhio Brush Creek
Location2.82MI E. of SR 125
RouteState Highway 348
StateOhio
Coordinates38.80404, -83.42161
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Ohio Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 348 over Ohio Brush 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 348 over Ohio Brush Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 348 over Ohio Brush Creek?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 348 over Ohio Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.