US Bridges

SR-47 over Great Miami River

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .26 Mi. E.Jct SR-29DA · Structure no. 7500688

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,336
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-47 over Great Miami River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-47 over Great Miami River in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,336 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,794 by 2035. The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-47
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location.26 Mi. E.Jct SR-29DA
RouteState Highway 47
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28681, -84.15038
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length294 ft (89.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,336 (2015)
Projected traffic8,794 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Great Miami River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-47 over Great Miami River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-47 over Great Miami River carry?

About 6,336 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-47 over Great Miami River?

The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR-47 over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.