US Bridges

CR-26 Twenty Six R over Ir 70

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.98 Mi.W. of SR 149 · Structure no. 0702196

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-26 Twenty Six R over Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-26 Twenty Six R over Ir 70 in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 61 years old, older 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2036. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesCR-26 Twenty Six R
CrossesIr 70
Location0.98 Mi.W. of SR 149
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05642, -81.07072
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2016)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-26 Twenty Six R over Ir 70 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CR-26 Twenty Six R over Ir 70 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR-26 Twenty Six R over Ir 70 carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-26 Twenty Six R over Ir 70?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR-26 Twenty Six R over Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.