US Bridges

BLO-26 Marcy Road over T Little Walnut Cr(cr 41

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 2.5 MI E of S.R. 674 · Structure no. 2333260

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,242
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BLO-26 Marcy Road over T Little Walnut Cr(cr 41 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BLO-26 Marcy Road over T Little Walnut Cr(cr 41 in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,242 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,724 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBLO-26 Marcy Road
CrossesT Little Walnut Cr(cr 41
Location2.5 MI E of S.R. 674
RouteCounty Highway C0041
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74822, -82.77613
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,242 (2015)
Projected traffic1,724 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 BLO-26 Marcy Road over T Little Walnut Cr(cr 41 built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is BLO-26 Marcy Road over T Little Walnut Cr(cr 41 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does BLO-26 Marcy Road over T Little Walnut Cr(cr 41 carry?

About 1,242 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is BLO-26 Marcy Road over T Little Walnut Cr(cr 41?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns BLO-26 Marcy Road over T Little Walnut Cr(cr 41?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.