US Bridges

SR 143 over Stream

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 3.26M N of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 5302137

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
723
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 143 over Stream is a concrete slab carrying SR 143 over Stream in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 723 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 143
CrossesStream
Location3.26M N of JCT SR 7
RouteState Highway 143
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.0754, -82.07769
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2015)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 143 over Stream built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 143 over Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 143 over Stream carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 143 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 143 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.