US Bridges

SR 147 over Seneca Fork

Good

Noble County, Ohio · 1.15M W of JCT SR313 · Structure no. 6102921

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,120
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 147 over Seneca Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 147 over Seneca Fork in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,943 by 2035. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 147
CrossesSeneca Fork
Location1.15M W of JCT SR313
RouteState Highway 147
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89169, -81.35469
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (2015)
Projected traffic2,943 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 147 over Seneca Fork built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 147 over Seneca Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 147 over Seneca Fork carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 147 over Seneca Fork?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 147 over Seneca Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.