US Bridges

SR-47 over Penn Central RR

Fair

Logan County, Ohio · .2MI.W. of Jct. USR-68 · Structure no. 4601335

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,497
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-47 over Penn Central RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-47 over Penn Central RR in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,497 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,570 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-47
CrossesPenn Central RR
Location.2MI.W. of Jct. USR-68
RouteState Highway 47
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36293, -83.76456
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,497 (2015)
Projected traffic14,570 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-47 over Penn Central RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-47 over Penn Central RR 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 Penn Central RR carry?

About 10,497 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-47 over Penn Central RR?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR-47 over Penn Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.