US Bridges

Ch 42 over Brooks Run

PoorPosted for load

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.18 MI W of JCT SR 147 · Structure no. 0730882

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
531
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 42 over Brooks Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Ch 42 over Brooks Run in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 531 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 42
CrossesBrooks Run
Location0.18 MI W of JCT SR 147
RouteCounty Highway C0042
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01094, -80.76592
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2015)
Projected traffic737 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 42 over Brooks Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 42 over Brooks Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 42 over Brooks Run carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ch 42 over Brooks Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 42 over Brooks Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.