US Bridges

SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.63 Mi. S. of Jct. SR 9 · Structure no. 0705055

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
795
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 149
CrossesMcmahon Creek
Location1.63 Mi. S. of Jct. SR 9
RouteState Highway 149
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01537, -80.91153
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Mcmahon Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.