US Bridges

SR 148 over Captina Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.75 MI West of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 0704598

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,818
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 1949 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 76 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 1,818 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,523 by 2035. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR 148
CrossesCaptina Creek
Location1.75 MI West of JCT SR 7
RouteState Highway 148
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87206, -80.84171
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,818 (2015)
Projected traffic2,523 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 148 over Captina Creek carry?

About 1,818 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 148 over Captina Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 148 over Captina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.