US Bridges

SR-47 over Bokengehalas Creek

Fair

Logan County, Ohio · 2.93MI.E.OF Jct. SR-235 · Structure no. 4601327

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,984
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-47 over Bokengehalas Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-47 over Bokengehalas Creek in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 3,984 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,530 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-47
CrossesBokengehalas Creek
Location2.93MI.E.OF Jct. SR-235
RouteState Highway 47
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36712, -83.85797
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,984 (2015)
Projected traffic5,530 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Bokengehalas Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-47 over Bokengehalas 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-47 over Bokengehalas Creek carry?

About 3,984 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR-47 over Bokengehalas Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR-47 over Bokengehalas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.