US Bridges

Union Street over Mcmahon Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · Between 23rd & 25th Sts · Structure no. 0760080

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,949
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Street over Mcmahon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Union Street over Mcmahon Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnion Street
CrossesMcmahon Creek
LocationBetween 23rd & 25th Sts
RouteCity Street 1334
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00845, -80.74349
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2015)
Projected traffic2,705 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Union Street over Mcmahon Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Street over Mcmahon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Union Street over Mcmahon Creek carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Union Street over Mcmahon Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Union Street over Mcmahon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.