US Bridges

US40&250(NATL Rd) over Ohio R. Backchannel

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · Bridgeport @ Oh ST Line · Structure no. 0701823

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
643 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US40&250(NATL Rd) over Ohio R. Backchannel is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US40&250(NATL Rd) over Ohio R. Backchannel in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,862 by 2038. The structure is 643 ft (196.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS40&250(NATL Rd)
CrossesOhio R. Backchannel
LocationBridgeport @ Oh ST Line
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07232, -80.73869
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length643 ft (196.1 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2018)
Projected traffic20,862 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US40&250(NATL Rd) over Ohio R. Backchannel built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US40&250(NATL Rd) over Ohio R. Backchannel 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does US40&250(NATL Rd) over Ohio R. Backchannel carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US40&250(NATL Rd) over Ohio R. Backchannel?

The structure is 643 ft (196.1 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US40&250(NATL Rd) over Ohio R. Backchannel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.