US Bridges

SR348 over Cedar Fork

Good

Adams County, Ohio · 0.13 M S of CR6 · Structure no. 0104183

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR348 over Cedar Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR348 over Cedar Fork in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR348
CrossesCedar Fork
Location0.13 M S of CR6
RouteState Highway 348
StateOhio
Coordinates38.82152, -83.39465
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 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2021)
Projected traffic205 by 2035
Trucks14%
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 SR348 over Cedar Fork built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR348 over Cedar 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR348 over Cedar Fork carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR348 over Cedar Fork?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR348 over Cedar Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.