US Bridges

SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · .93 Mi. W. of Jct. SR 9 · Structure no. 0706795

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
894
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 894 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 149
CrossesMcmahon Creek
Location.93 Mi. W. of Jct. SR 9
RouteState Highway 149
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03024, -80.94982
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.