US Bridges

SR 148 over Captina CR

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.31 MI E of JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 0704296

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,242
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 148 over Captina CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 148 over Captina CR in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 55 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 1,242 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,724 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 148
CrossesCaptina CR
Location0.31 MI E of JCT SR 9
RouteState Highway 148
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91063, -80.93308
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,242 (2015)
Projected traffic1,724 by 2035
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 148 over Captina CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 148 over Captina CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 148 over Captina CR carry?

About 1,242 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is SR 148 over Captina CR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 148 over Captina CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.