US Bridges

CR149 over Shaw Creek

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · .4 MI.E.INT.SR746 & CR149 · Structure no. 5931533

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR149 over Shaw Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR149 over Shaw Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 35 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR149
CrossesShaw Creek
Location.4 MI.E.INT.SR746 & CR149
RouteCounty Highway C0149
StateOhio
Coordinates40.4831, -82.95712
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2015)
Projected traffic175 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR149 over Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is CR149 over Shaw 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR149 over Shaw Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR149 over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR149 over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.