County Road 47 over North Branch
PoorVinton County, Ohio · .4 Mi. N. of Jct. CR17 · Structure no. 8231087
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 385
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 47 over North Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 47 over North Branch in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 88 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 47 over North Branch built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is County Road 47 over North Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 47 over North Branch carry?
About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Road 47 over North Branch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 47 over North Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.