US Bridges

SR 48 over Clear Creek

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 1.9 MI S of JCT SR 73 · Structure no. 8301336

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,052
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 48 over Clear Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6,052 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 48
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.9 MI S of JCT SR 73
RouteState Highway 48
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.52183, -84.18291
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,052 (2015)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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

About 6,052 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 48 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.