US Bridges

SR 148 over Captina Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.57 MI E of JCT SR 26 · Structure no. 0703915

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,042
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 148 over Captina Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 148 over Captina Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 1,042 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,446 by 2035. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 148
CrossesCaptina Creek
Location1.57 MI E of JCT SR 26
RouteState Highway 148
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92517, -81.06345
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,042 (2015)
Projected traffic1,446 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 148 over Captina Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 148 over Captina Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 148 over Captina Creek carry?

About 1,042 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 148 over Captina Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 148 over Captina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.