SR-47 over Turtle Creek
GoodShelby County, Ohio · 3.49MI. W. of Jct. IR-75 · Structure no. 7500513
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,398
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-47 over Turtle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-47 over Turtle Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 74 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 6,398 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,880 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).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-47 over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SR-47 over Turtle 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 Turtle Creek carry?
About 6,398 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR-47 over Turtle 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 Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.