US Bridges

Turtlecreek Union over S48

GoodClosed to traffic

Warren County, Ohio · .4 MI N Lebanon S Corp · Structure no. 8301174

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,295
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turtlecreek Union over S48 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turtlecreek Union over S48 in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 54 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2035. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesTurtlecreek Union
CrossesS48
Location.4 MI N Lebanon S Corp
RouteCity Street 77
StateOhio
Coordinates39.4055, -84.208
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2015)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Turtlecreek Union over S48 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Turtlecreek Union over S48 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Turtlecreek Union over S48 carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Turtlecreek Union over S48?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Turtlecreek Union over S48?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.