US Bridges

CR.48 Millsboro W. over Clear Fork Mohican River

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. SW of Lex-Ont Rd. · Structure no. 7034210

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,693
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR.48 Millsboro W. over Clear Fork Mohican River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR.48 Millsboro W. over Clear Fork Mohican River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,693 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR.48 Millsboro W.
CrossesClear Fork Mohican River
Location0.1 Mi. SW of Lex-Ont Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0048
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74692, -82.63778
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,693 (2015)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$289,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR.48 Millsboro W. over Clear Fork Mohican River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR.48 Millsboro W. over Clear Fork Mohican River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR.48 Millsboro W. over Clear Fork Mohican River carry?

About 1,693 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR.48 Millsboro W. over Clear Fork Mohican River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR.48 Millsboro W. over Clear Fork Mohican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.