US Bridges

SR 148 over Captina CR

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.53 MI E of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 0704660

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
759
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 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 759 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 148
CrossesCaptina CR
Location0.53 MI E of JCT SR 7
RouteState Highway 148
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8602, -80.80365
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2015)
Projected traffic1,053 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 148 over Captina CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 148 over Captina CR carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 148 over Captina CR?

The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 148 over Captina CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.