FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 149

Carrying SR 149 over ABND.RR.TUNNEL(NO TRS)

.23 M S OF SR 331, Belmont, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
68 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 149

The SR 149 bridge in Belmont, Ohio carries SR 149 over ABND.RR.TUNNEL(NO TRS). It was built in 1877, making it 149 years old today. The structure is built primarily of other and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,326 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 68.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 149 compares

▲ 30.5
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Ohio bridges
310
Bridges in Belmont · 15 in Poor condition
SR 149 68.0 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
68.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1877
Material
Other
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
Other Local Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
3,326 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0705187

How to read this record

SR 149 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SR 149 against other structures in Belmont and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

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 SR 149?

SR 149 in Belmont, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 149 inspected?

SR 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 3,326 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 149 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 149?

SR 149 has an NBI inventory load rating of 68.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 149?

SR 149 is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

How old is SR 149 and does age affect safety?

SR 149 was built in 1877, making it 149 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.