US Bridges

CR 48 Bath RD over Bath Ditch

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 3300 Ft E of Cle-Mass RD · Structure no. 7732287

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,679
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 48 Bath RD over Bath Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 48 Bath RD over Bath Ditch in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,679 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,718 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 48 Bath RD
CrossesBath Ditch
Location3300 Ft E of Cle-Mass RD
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16889, -81.64889
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,679 (2018)
Projected traffic3,718 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR 48 Bath RD over Bath Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 48 Bath RD over Bath Ditch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 48 Bath RD over Bath Ditch carry?

About 2,679 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 48 Bath RD over Bath Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns CR 48 Bath RD over Bath Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.