US Bridges

SR 148 over Captina Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 2.18 Mi. E of JCT SR 145 · Structure no. 0704210

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,733
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 1987, so it is 38 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 1,733 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,405 by 2035. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 148
CrossesCaptina Creek
Location2.18 Mi. E of JCT SR 145
RouteState Highway 148
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90436, -80.96441
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 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 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 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 SR 148 over Captina Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 148 over Captina Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 148 over Captina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.