Belmont County Bridge Report Card
Belmont County scores 86 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Belmont County, Ohio
Belmont County has 311 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 16 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.1% is above the 4.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 51,658 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Belmont County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 86/100 (B). The county has 311 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 16 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 51,658 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.1% | 10.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.2% of measured traffic | 3.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.3% | 0.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,241,893 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 51,658 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Belmont County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddington Hill RD over Trail Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1910 |
| Ir 70 over Sr7&767 Rr Wlg.cr Ohio R | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 19,121 | 1968 |
| SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Rr Corp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,148 | 1983 |
| US 40 over Whlng CR Cr.10 & Abnd.rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,734 | 1932 |
| SR 149 over Abnd.rr.tunnel(no Trs) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,326 | 1877 |
| SR 9 over Wheeling Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,848 | 1984 |
| 41st Street over Jordan Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,295 | 1932 |
| CR 4 over Glenns Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,054 | 1993 |
| SR 148 over Long Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 899 | 1988 |
| Ch 10 over Wheeling Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 805 | 1954 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.