C149A Bear Swamp over Branch of Buck Run
FairUnion County, Ohio · 0.3 MI South of CR 133 · Structure no. 8049688
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 316
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C149A Bear Swamp over Branch of Buck Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C149A Bear Swamp over Branch of Buck Run in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 105 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C149A Bear Swamp over Branch of Buck Run built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is C149A Bear Swamp over Branch of Buck Run 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does C149A Bear Swamp over Branch of Buck Run carry?
About 316 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is C149A Bear Swamp over Branch of Buck Run?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns C149A Bear Swamp over Branch of Buck Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.