US Bridges

SR 48 over Bear Run

Good

Warren County, Ohio · .5 MI S of US 22 · Structure no. 8301018

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,622
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Bear Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 48 over Bear Run in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,622 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,967 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 48
CrossesBear Run
Location.5 MI S of US 22
RouteState Highway 48
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33066, -84.22008
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,622 (2015)
Projected traffic11,967 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bear Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 48 over Bear Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 48 over Bear Run carry?

About 8,622 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over Bear Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 48 over Bear Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.