US Bridges

SR 47 over Battle Run

Good

Marion County, Ohio · 2.88 MI E of SR4 · Structure no. 5102294

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,120
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 47 over Battle Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 47 over Battle Run in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,943 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 47
CrossesBattle Run
Location2.88 MI E of SR4
RouteState Highway 47
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45179, -83.16741
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (2015)
Projected traffic2,943 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Battle Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 47 over Battle 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 47 over Battle Run carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 47 over Battle Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 47 over Battle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.