SR 348 over Beech Creek
FairScioto County, Ohio · 1.83 MI E of Adams Cty · Structure no. 7305338
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 394
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 348 over Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 348 over Beech Creek in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 119 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 5 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 348 over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is SR 348 over Beech 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 348 over Beech Creek carry?
About 394 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 348 over Beech Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 348 over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.