US Bridges

SR 147 over Brooks Run

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 3.59 MI W of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 0703478

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,054
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 147 over Brooks Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 147 over Brooks Run in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 1,054 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,463 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 147
CrossesBrooks Run
Location3.59 MI W of JCT SR 7
RouteState Highway 147
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99377, -80.79018
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,054 (2015)
Projected traffic1,463 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 147 over Brooks Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 147 over Brooks 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 147 over Brooks Run carry?

About 1,054 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 147 over Brooks Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 147 over Brooks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.