US Bridges

SR 148 over Norfolk Southern Corp.

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.24 MI E of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 0704709

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
759
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 148 over Norfolk Southern Corp. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 148 over Norfolk Southern Corp. in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 148
CrossesNorfolk Southern Corp.
Location1.24 MI E of JCT SR 7
RouteState Highway 148
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86806, -80.79738
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 148 over Norfolk Southern Corp. built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 148 over Norfolk Southern Corp. 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 Norfolk Southern Corp. carry?

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

How long is SR 148 over Norfolk Southern Corp.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 148 over Norfolk Southern Corp.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.