US Bridges

S.R. 148 over Captina Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.35 MI E of JCT 145 · Structure no. 0704172

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,733
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 148 over Captina Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 148 over Captina Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 74 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 8 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 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 148
CrossesCaptina Creek
Location0.35 MI E of JCT 145
RouteState Highway 148
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9083, -80.98994
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 148 over Captina Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is S.R. 148 over Captina 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 S.R. 148 over Captina Creek carry?

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

How long is S.R. 148 over Captina Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 148 over Captina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.