US Bridges

SR 48 over Trib of Obannon Creek

Good

Clermont County, Ohio · North End of Loveland · Structure no. 1300741

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,004
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Trib of Obannon Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 48 over Trib of Obannon Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,004 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,110 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 48
CrossesTrib of Obannon Creek
LocationNorth End of Loveland
RouteState Highway 48
CountyClermont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.27037, -84.25403
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 48 over Trib of Obannon Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 48 over Trib of Obannon Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 48 over Trib of Obannon Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 48 over Trib of Obannon Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 48 over Trib of Obannon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.