US Bridges

SR-47 over Painter Creek

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 1.67MI.E.OF Jct. SR-66 · Structure no. 7500459

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

About this bridge

SR-47 over Painter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-47 over Painter 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,564 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR-47
CrossesPainter Creek
Location1.67MI.E.OF Jct. SR-66
RouteState Highway 47
StateOhio
Coordinates40.29156, -84.34129
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 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
Trucks12%
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 Painter Creek built?

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

What condition is SR-47 over Painter 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 August 2024.

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

About 4,009 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR-47 over Painter Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-47 over Painter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.