US Bridges

SR-48 over Nine Mile Creek

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Shelby County, Ohio · 2 Miles South of JCT SR66 · Structure no. 7500955

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,621
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-48 over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-48 over Nine Mile Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,621 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2035. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-48
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location2 Miles South of JCT SR66
RouteState Highway 48
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24136, -84.35728
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
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,621 (2015)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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-48 over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-48 over Nine Mile 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-48 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 1,621 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-48 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-48 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.