US Bridges

SR 48 over Trotters Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · .24 Mi. S. of Jct. SR-185 · Structure no. 5501180

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 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 concrete continuous slab carrying SR 48 over Trotters Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 4,362 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,054 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 48
CrossesTrotters Creek
Location.24 Mi. S. of Jct. SR-185
RouteState Highway 48
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15755, -84.35543
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed16.2 mi (26 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 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 48 over Trotters Creek 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 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 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 48 over Trotters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.