US Bridges

Belmont Street over Mcmahon Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.02MI N of SR147 Belmont · Structure no. 0700444

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Street over Mcmahon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belmont Street over Mcmahon Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBelmont Street
CrossesMcmahon Creek
Location0.02MI N of SR147 Belmont
RouteCity Street 1342
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0081, -80.74516
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic700 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Belmont Street over Mcmahon Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belmont Street over Mcmahon 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 Belmont Street over Mcmahon Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Belmont Street over Mcmahon Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Belmont Street over Mcmahon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.