US Bridges

SR-47 over Mill Creek

Fair

Logan County, Ohio · .38MI.W. of Jct. SR-292 · Structure no. 4601424

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-47 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-47 over Mill Creek in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,555 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-47
CrossesMill Creek
Location.38MI.W. of Jct. SR-292
RouteState Highway 47
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.4095, -83.6095
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2015)
Projected traffic1,555 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-47 over Mill 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 April 2024.

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

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-47 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR-47 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.