US Bridges

S.R. 149 over Mcmahon Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.03 Mi.W.Sr 9 · Structure no. 0705217

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
894
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 149 over Mcmahon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S.R. 149 over Mcmahon Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 894 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 149
CrossesMcmahon Creek
Location1.03 Mi.W.Sr 9
RouteState Highway 149
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03098, -80.95143
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic894 (2015)
Projected traffic1,241 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 S.R. 149 over Mcmahon Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 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 S.R. 149 over Mcmahon Creek carry?

About 894 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 149 over Mcmahon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.