US Bridges

Brock RD CR 26 over IR-71

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 3.94 MI N of SR 41 · Structure no. 2402343

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brock RD CR 26 over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brock RD CR 26 over IR-71 in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, 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 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrock RD CR 26
CrossesIR-71
Location3.94 MI N of SR 41
RouteCounty Highway C0026
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68392, -83.48223
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brock RD CR 26 over IR-71 built?

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

What condition is Brock RD CR 26 over IR-71 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Brock RD CR 26 over IR-71 carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Brock RD CR 26 over IR-71?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brock RD CR 26 over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.