US Bridges

SR 147 over Whiskey Run

Poor

Noble County, Ohio · 2.39M E of JCT SR 313 · Structure no. 6103030

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,022
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 147 over Whiskey Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 147 over Whiskey Run in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 77 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,022 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,419 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 147
CrossesWhiskey Run
Location2.39M E of JCT SR 313
RouteState Highway 147
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91374, -81.30473
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,022 (2015)
Projected traffic1,419 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Whiskey Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SR 147 over Whiskey Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 147 over Whiskey Run carry?

About 1,022 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 147 over Whiskey Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 147 over Whiskey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.