US Bridges

SR 149 over Branch of Mcmahon CR

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 3.32 M S of B&o RR · Structure no. 0704865

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
573
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 149 over Branch of Mcmahon CR is a concrete culvert carrying SR 149 over Branch of Mcmahon CR in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 573 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 149
CrossesBranch of Mcmahon CR
Location3.32 M S of B&o RR
RouteState Highway 149
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02438, -80.8372
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2015)
Projected traffic795 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 149 over Branch of Mcmahon CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 149 over Branch of Mcmahon 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 149 over Branch of Mcmahon CR carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 149 over Branch of Mcmahon CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 149 over Branch of Mcmahon CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.