US Bridges

Highland Avenue over SR 47

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · .99MI. E. of Jct. IR-75 · Structure no. 7500637

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
1971 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Avenue over SR 47 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Avenue over SR 47 in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 1,770 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,533 by 1991. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Avenue
CrossesSR 47
Location.99MI. E. of Jct. IR-75
RouteCity Street M0301
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.2849, -84.1649
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (1971)
Projected traffic18,533 by 1991
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Avenue over SR 47 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Avenue over SR 47 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Avenue over SR 47 carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is Highland Avenue over SR 47?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Avenue over SR 47?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.