US Bridges

Ch 5 over Williams Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.12 MI S of JCT SR 149 · Structure no. 0730629

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 5 over Williams Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ch 5 over Williams Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,235 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 5
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location0.12 MI S of JCT SR 149
RouteCounty Highway C0005
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00378, -80.89169
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2015)
Projected traffic1,235 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 5 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 5 over Williams 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 Ch 5 over Williams Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ch 5 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 5 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.