US Bridges

SR 348 over Scioto Brush Creek

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 2.14 KM W of Sci Cty Line · Structure no. 0104426

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
597
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 348 over Scioto Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 348 over Scioto Brush Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 597 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 799 by 2035. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 32 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
Location2.14 KM W of Sci Cty Line
RouteState Highway 348
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.83155, -83.2781
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2023)
Projected traffic799 by 2035
Trucks14%
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 1995, making it 30 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 597 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 348 over Scioto Brush Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 348 over Scioto Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.