US Bridges

BER-26 Horns Mill over Hocking River (CR63)

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 1 M. East of CR33A · Structure no. 2331536

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BER-26 Horns Mill over Hocking River (CR63) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BER-26 Horns Mill over Hocking River (CR63) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBER-26 Horns Mill
CrossesHocking River (CR63)
Location1 M. East of CR33A
RouteCounty Highway CR063
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65197, -82.558
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 BER-26 Horns Mill over Hocking River (CR63) built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is BER-26 Horns Mill over Hocking River (CR63) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does BER-26 Horns Mill over Hocking River (CR63) carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is BER-26 Horns Mill over Hocking River (CR63)?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns BER-26 Horns Mill over Hocking River (CR63)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.