US Bridges

SR 148 over Norfolk Southern Corp.

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Belmont County, Ohio · 0.31 MI E of JCT SR 145 · Structure no. 0704148

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,733
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 148 over Norfolk Southern Corp. is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 148 over Norfolk Southern Corp. in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,733 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,405 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 148
CrossesNorfolk Southern Corp.
Location0.31 MI E of JCT SR 145
RouteState Highway 148
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90874, -80.9904
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,733 (2015)
Projected traffic2,405 by 2035
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 148 over Norfolk Southern Corp. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 148 over Norfolk Southern Corp. 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 Norfolk Southern Corp. carry?

About 1,733 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is SR 148 over Norfolk Southern Corp.?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 148 over Norfolk Southern Corp.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.