US Bridges

SR-48 over Stillwater River

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 1.68MI.S. of Jct. SR-718 · Structure no. 5500966

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-48 over Stillwater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-48 over Stillwater River in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,496 by 2039. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR-48
CrossesStillwater River
Location1.68MI.S. of Jct. SR-718
RouteState Highway 48
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02819, -84.34196
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2019)
Projected traffic2,496 by 2039
Trucks5%
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-48 over Stillwater River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-48 over Stillwater 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR-48 over Stillwater River carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-48 over Stillwater River?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-48 over Stillwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.