US Bridges

SR48 over Little Miami R; Bike Pat

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 2 MI N of JCT USR22 · Structure no. 8301085

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,028 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
17,304
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR48 over Little Miami R; Bike Pat is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR48 over Little Miami R; Bike Pat in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,304 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,018 by 2035. The structure is 1,028 ft (313.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR48
CrossesLittle Miami R; Bike Pat
Location2 MI N of JCT USR22
RouteState Highway 48
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.36695, -84.22402
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,028 ft (313.3 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,304 (2015)
Projected traffic24,018 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 SR48 over Little Miami R; Bike Pat built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR48 over Little Miami R; Bike Pat in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR48 over Little Miami R; Bike Pat carry?

About 17,304 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR48 over Little Miami R; Bike Pat?

The structure is 1,028 ft (313.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR48 over Little Miami R; Bike Pat?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.