US Bridges

SR 26 over N Fork Captina Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.04 MI S of SR 148 · Structure no. 0701335

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
599
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over N Fork Captina Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 26 over N Fork Captina Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesN Fork Captina Creek
Location0.04 MI S of SR 148
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93212, -81.08665
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 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 closed23 mi (37 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 SR 26 over N Fork Captina Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over N 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 SR 26 over N Fork Captina Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 26 over N Fork Captina Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over N Fork Captina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.