US Bridges

SR 149 NB Off Ramp over Mcmahon Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 3.09 Mi. S. of JCT Ir 470 · Structure no. 0700460

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,433
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 149 NB Off Ramp over Mcmahon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 149 NB Off Ramp over Mcmahon Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,433 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,989 by 2038. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 149 NB Off Ramp
CrossesMcmahon Creek
Location3.09 Mi. S. of JCT Ir 470
RouteState Highway 149
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0084, -80.74376
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,433 (2018)
Projected traffic1,989 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 149 NB Off Ramp over Mcmahon Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 149 NB Off Ramp 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 149 NB Off Ramp over Mcmahon Creek carry?

About 1,433 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 149 NB Off Ramp over Mcmahon Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 149 NB Off Ramp over Mcmahon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.