US Bridges

S.R. 48 over Trib Clear Crk(mad Run)

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 1.8 MI S of SR 73 · Structure no. 8301379

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,052
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 48 over Trib Clear Crk(mad Run) is a steel culvert carrying S.R. 48 over Trib Clear Crk(mad Run) in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6,052 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 48
CrossesTrib Clear Crk(mad Run)
Location1.8 MI S of SR 73
RouteState Highway 48
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.53345, -84.17329
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 S.R. 48 over Trib Clear Crk(mad Run) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 48 over Trib Clear Crk(mad Run) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 48 over Trib Clear Crk(mad Run) carry?

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

How long is S.R. 48 over Trib Clear Crk(mad Run)?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns S.R. 48 over Trib Clear Crk(mad Run)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.