US Bridges

Ch 48 over Wegee Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.13 MI W of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 0730963

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,407
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 48 over Wegee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 48 over Wegee Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,407 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,953 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 48
CrossesWegee Creek
Location1.13 MI W of JCT SR 7
RouteCounty Highway C0048
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95757, -80.77062
Functional classUrban 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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,407 (2015)
Projected traffic1,953 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 48 over Wegee Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 48 over Wegee 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 48 over Wegee Creek carry?

About 1,407 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ch 48 over Wegee Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 48 over Wegee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.