US Bridges

Pondlick RD#26 over Littlewestfork

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · 0.79MILEOFFOFST.RTE.136 · Structure no. 3631222

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pondlick RD#26 over Littlewestfork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pondlick RD#26 over Littlewestfork in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 52 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPondlick RD#26
CrossesLittlewestfork
Location0.79MILEOFFOFST.RTE.136
RouteCounty Highway C0026
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05362, -83.64652
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2015)
Projected traffic179 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Pondlick RD#26 over Littlewestfork built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Pondlick RD#26 over Littlewestfork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pondlick RD#26 over Littlewestfork carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pondlick RD#26 over Littlewestfork?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pondlick RD#26 over Littlewestfork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.