US Bridges

C48 Frederick-Garl over Brush Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 1.84 E. of SR48 · Structure no. 5532672

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,554
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C48 Frederick-Garl over Brush Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C48 Frederick-Garl over Brush Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,554 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,093 by 2035. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC48 Frederick-Garl
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.84 E. of SR48
RouteCounty Highway C0048
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92842, -84.29074
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,554 (2015)
Projected traffic2,093 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C48 Frederick-Garl over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is C48 Frederick-Garl over Brush 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does C48 Frederick-Garl over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,554 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is C48 Frederick-Garl over Brush Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns C48 Frederick-Garl over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.