US Bridges

State Route 149 over Mcmahon Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.87 MI S of SR 9 · Structure no. 0704946

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
795
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 149 over Mcmahon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 149 over Mcmahon Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,103 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 149
CrossesMcmahon Creek
Location1.87 MI S of SR 9
RouteState Highway 149
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01636, -80.90813
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2015)
Projected traffic1,103 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 State Route 149 over Mcmahon Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 149 over Mcmahon Creek 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 State Route 149 over Mcmahon Creek carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 149 over Mcmahon Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 149 over Mcmahon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.