US Bridges

Tawawa Maplewood over Great Miami River

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 1.0 MI S/Jct SR 47 · Structure no. 7534523

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tawawa Maplewood over Great Miami River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tawawa Maplewood over Great Miami River in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTawawa Maplewood
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location1.0 MI S/Jct SR 47
RouteCounty Highway C0019
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32149, -84.01838
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2020)
Projected traffic311 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Tawawa Maplewood over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tawawa Maplewood 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tawawa Maplewood over Great Miami River carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tawawa Maplewood over Great Miami River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tawawa Maplewood over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.