US Bridges

SR 48 over Turtle Creek

Good

Warren County, Ohio · .8 MI S of Ir 71 · Structure no. 8301115

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,304
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Turtle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 48 over Turtle Creek 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 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 17,304 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,018 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 48
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location.8 MI S of Ir 71
RouteState Highway 48
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3717, -84.22653
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesWaterway
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 SR 48 over Turtle Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 48 over Turtle Creek 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 Turtle Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 48 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 48 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.