US Bridges

SR-47 over Branch of Stillwater Riv

Good

Darke County, Ohio · 1MI.E. of Jct. SR-49 · Structure no. 1900587

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,116
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-47 over Branch of Stillwater Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-47 over Branch of Stillwater Riv in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,116 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,937 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR-47
CrossesBranch of Stillwater Riv
Location1MI.E. of Jct. SR-49
RouteState Highway 47
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21782, -84.67064
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,116 (2015)
Projected traffic2,937 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Branch of Stillwater Riv built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-47 over Branch of Stillwater Riv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-47 over Branch of Stillwater Riv carry?

About 2,116 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR-47 over Branch of Stillwater Riv?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-47 over Branch of Stillwater Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.