US Bridges

SR-47 over Woodington Run

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .72MI.W. of Jct. SR-118 · Structure no. 1900609

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,116
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-47 over Woodington Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-47 over Woodington Run in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 85 years old, older 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 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,937 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-47
CrossesWoodington Run
Location.72MI.W. of Jct. SR-118
RouteState Highway 47
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21489, -84.6496
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,116 (2015)
Projected traffic2,937 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Woodington Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR-47 over Woodington Run 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 Woodington Run carry?

About 2,116 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR-47 over Woodington Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-47 over Woodington Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.