US Bridges

S.R.147 over Brooks Run

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.34 MI.W.SR.7 · Structure no. 0703583

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,054
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R.147 over Brooks Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R.147 over Brooks Run in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,054 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,463 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS.R.147
CrossesBrooks Run
Location1.34 MI.W.SR.7
RouteState Highway 147
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01022, -80.76594
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,054 (2015)
Projected traffic1,463 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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.147 over Brooks Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R.147 over Brooks Run 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 S.R.147 over Brooks Run carry?

About 1,054 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S.R.147 over Brooks Run?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S.R.147 over Brooks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.