US Bridges

SR-47 over South Fork Stillwater Rv

Good

Darke County, Ohio · 1.19 M.W.JCT.SR-49 · Structure no. 1900463

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,823
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-47 over South Fork Stillwater Rv is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-47 over South Fork Stillwater Rv in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,823 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-47
CrossesSouth Fork Stillwater Rv
Location1.19 M.W.JCT.SR-49
RouteState Highway 47
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22223, -84.71156
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,823 (2015)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2035
Trucks18%
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-47 over South Fork Stillwater Rv built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-47 over South Fork Stillwater Rv 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-47 over South Fork Stillwater Rv carry?

About 1,823 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR-47 over South Fork Stillwater Rv?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-47 over South Fork Stillwater Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.