US Bridges

Frederick-Garland over Stillwater River Pjm

Fair

Miami County, Ohio · 0.84 E of SR48 · Structure no. 5532698

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,603
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frederick-Garland over Stillwater River Pjm is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frederick-Garland over Stillwater River Pjm in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,603 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,225 by 2038. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFrederick-Garland
CrossesStillwater River Pjm
Location0.84 E of SR48
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93667, -84.30109
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,603 (2015)
Projected traffic2,225 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Frederick-Garland over Stillwater River Pjm built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frederick-Garland over Stillwater River Pjm 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Frederick-Garland over Stillwater River Pjm carry?

About 1,603 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Frederick-Garland over Stillwater River Pjm?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Frederick-Garland over Stillwater River Pjm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.