US Bridges

SR 150 over Short Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 2.80 MI W of S.R.7 · Structure no. 4102312

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,270
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 150 over Short Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 150 over Short Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 95 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 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 2,270 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,151 by 2035. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 150
CrossesShort Creek
Location2.80 MI W of S.R.7
RouteState Highway 150
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.19235, -80.72866
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,270 (2015)
Projected traffic3,151 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 150 over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR 150 over Short 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 150 over Short Creek carry?

About 2,270 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 150 over Short Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 150 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.