US Bridges

Ch 5 over Williams Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.39 MI S of JCT SR 149 · Structure no. 0735205

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
890
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 5 over Williams Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 5 over Williams Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,235 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCh 5
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location0.39 MI S of JCT SR 149
RouteCounty Highway C0005
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00386, -80.89628
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 5 over Williams 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 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 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 5 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.