US Bridges

SR 151 over Irish Creek

Good

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.13 MI E of JCT SR 646 · Structure no. 3402193

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,675
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 151 over Irish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 151 over Irish Creek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 92 years old, older 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 3,675 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 151
CrossesIrish Creek
Location0.13 MI E of JCT SR 646
RouteState Highway 151
StateOhio
Coordinates40.3936, -81.08081
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,675 (2015)
Projected traffic5,101 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 151 over Irish Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 151 over Irish 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 151 over Irish Creek carry?

About 3,675 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 151 over Irish Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 151 over Irish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.