US Bridges

SR-48 over Old Chan Trotters Creek

Fair

Miami County, Ohio · .86MI.N. of Jct. SR-185 · Structure no. 5501202

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,943
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-48 over Old Chan Trotters Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-48 over Old Chan 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 2,943 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,085 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-48
CrossesOld Chan Trotters Creek
Location.86MI.N. of Jct. SR-185
RouteState Highway 48
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.17346, -84.35575
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,943 (2015)
Projected traffic4,085 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Old Chan Trotters Creek built?

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

What condition is SR-48 over Old Chan 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 March 2024.

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

About 2,943 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-48 over Old Chan Trotters Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-48 over Old Chan Trotters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.