US Bridges

SR-47 over Tawawa Creek

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Shelby County, Ohio · .72MI.E. of Jct. SR-29 · Structure no. 7500718

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,336
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-47 over Tawawa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-47 over Tawawa Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-47
CrossesTawawa Creek
Location.72MI.E. of Jct. SR-29
RouteState Highway 47
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.29095, -84.14384
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Tawawa Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-47 over Tawawa 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 July 2024.

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

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

How long is SR-47 over Tawawa Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR-47 over Tawawa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.