US Bridges

SR 147 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 3.34 MI S of JCT SR 147 · Structure no. 0705284

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 147 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 147 over Beaver Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 83 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 147
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3.34 MI S of JCT SR 147
RouteState Highway 379
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90849, -81.22868
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2015)
Projected traffic415 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 147 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 147 over Beaver 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 147 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 147 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 147 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.