US Bridges

SR-47 over Loramie Creek

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .03MI.E.OF Jct. SR-66 · Structure no. 7500424

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,009
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-47 over Loramie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-47 over Loramie Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,009 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,564 by 2035. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-47
CrossesLoramie Creek
Location.03MI.E.OF Jct. SR-66
RouteState Highway 47
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28962, -84.37148
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,009 (2015)
Projected traffic5,564 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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-47 over Loramie Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-47 over Loramie 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-47 over Loramie Creek carry?

About 4,009 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR-47 over Loramie Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-47 over Loramie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.