US Bridges

SR 348 over Scioto Brush Creek

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 3 MI W of JCT 781 · Structure no. 0104337

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 348 over Scioto Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 348 over Scioto Brush Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 348
CrossesScioto Brush Creek
Location3 MI W of JCT 781
RouteState Highway 348
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.82069, -83.29538
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Scioto Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 348 over Scioto Brush Creek 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 Scioto Brush Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 348 over Scioto Brush Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 348 over Scioto Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.