US Bridges

S.R. 26 over South Fork Captina Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 3.54 MI N. of CO Line · Structure no. 0701300

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
599
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 26 over South Fork Captina Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 26 over South Fork Captina Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 599 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 831 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 26
CrossesSouth Fork Captina Creek
Location3.54 MI N. of CO Line
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90505, -81.07988
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic599 (2015)
Projected traffic831 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 S.R. 26 over South Fork Captina Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 26 over South Fork Captina Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 26 over South Fork Captina Creek carry?

About 599 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 26 over South Fork Captina Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 26 over South Fork Captina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.