US Bridges

SR 348 over Shawnee Creek

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 3 MI W of JCT 781 · Structure no. 0104361

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 348 over Shawnee Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR 348 over Shawnee Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 348
CrossesShawnee Creek
Location3 MI W of JCT 781
RouteState Highway 348
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.81971, -83.29326
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 348 over Shawnee 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 Shawnee Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 348 over Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 348 over Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.