US Bridges

SR 331 over Boggs Fork

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · .75 M E of SR 147 · Structure no. 0704989

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,025
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 331 over Boggs Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 331 over Boggs Fork in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1949, 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 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 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,423 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 331
CrossesBoggs Fork
Location.75 M E of SR 147
RouteState Highway 331
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.16546, -81.14146
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2015)
Projected traffic1,423 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 331 over Boggs Fork built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 331 over Boggs Fork 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 331 over Boggs Fork carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 331 over Boggs Fork?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 331 over Boggs Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.