US Bridges

SR48 over Obannon Creek

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · .2 MI S of War CO Line · Structure no. 1300709

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,004
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR48 over Obannon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR48 over Obannon Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,004 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,110 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR48
CrossesObannon Creek
Location.2 MI S of War CO Line
RouteState Highway 48
CountyClermont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26873, -84.25609
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,004 (2015)
Projected traffic11,110 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SR48 over Obannon Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR48 over Obannon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR48 over Obannon Creek carry?

About 8,004 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR48 over Obannon Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR48 over Obannon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.