STATE ROUTE 149
Carrying STATE ROUTE 149 over MCMAHON CREEK
1.87 MI S OF SR 9, Belmont, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STATE ROUTE 149
The STATE ROUTE 149 bridge in Belmont, Ohio carries STATE ROUTE 149 over MCMAHON CREEK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 36.2 meters (119 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 795 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STATE ROUTE 149 compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 36.2 m (119 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 795 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0704946
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STATE ROUTE 149 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare STATE ROUTE 149 against other structures in Belmont and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
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Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for STATE ROUTE 149?
STATE ROUTE 149 in Belmont, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STATE ROUTE 149 inspected?
STATE ROUTE 149's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 795 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE ROUTE 149 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for STATE ROUTE 149?
STATE ROUTE 149 has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STATE ROUTE 149?
STATE ROUTE 149 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is STATE ROUTE 149 and does age affect safety?
STATE ROUTE 149 was built in 1995, making it 31 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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