US Bridges

SR-48 over Trotters Creek

Fair

Miami County, Ohio · 1.37MI.N. of Jct. USR-36 · Structure no. 5501148

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,362
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-48 over Trotters Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-48 over Trotters Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,362 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,054 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-48
CrossesTrotters Creek
Location1.37MI.N. of Jct. USR-36
RouteState Highway 48
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.14087, -84.35394
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,362 (2015)
Projected traffic6,054 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Trotters Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-48 over Trotters 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-48 over Trotters Creek carry?

About 4,362 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-48 over Trotters Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-48 over Trotters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.