US Bridges

S.R. 149 over Mcmahon Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.5 MI E. SR 9 · Structure no. 0705012

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
795
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 149 over Mcmahon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 149 over Mcmahon Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,103 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS.R. 149
CrossesMcmahon Creek
Location1.5 MI E. SR 9
RouteState Highway 149
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01469, -80.91463
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 S.R. 149 over Mcmahon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 149 over Mcmahon Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 149 over Mcmahon Creek carry?

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

How long is S.R. 149 over Mcmahon Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 149 over Mcmahon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.