US Bridges

SR 148 over Piney Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.28 Mi. W of JCT SR 145 · Structure no. 0704113

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,042
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 148 over Piney Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 148 over Piney Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,042 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,446 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 148
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.28 Mi. W of JCT SR 145
RouteState Highway 148
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91149, -81.00004
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 148 over Piney 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 148 over Piney Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 148 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 148 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.