US Bridges

SR-47 over Scioto River#

Good

Marion County, Ohio · 1.59 Miiles East of SR-4 · Structure no. 5102278

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,048
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-47 over Scioto River# is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-47 over Scioto River# in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,048 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2035. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-47
CrossesScioto River#
Location1.59 Miiles East of SR-4
RouteState Highway 47
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.44977, -83.19151
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,048 (2015)
Projected traffic2,843 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Scioto River# built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-47 over Scioto River# 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-47 over Scioto River# carry?

About 2,048 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR-47 over Scioto River#?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-47 over Scioto River#?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.