US Bridges

CR26 Fernwood Blom over Cross Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Ohio · At Int CR34 & CR26 · Structure no. 4130847

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR26 Fernwood Blom over Cross Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR26 Fernwood Blom over Cross Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1999, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 206 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR26 Fernwood Blom
CrossesCross Creek
LocationAt Int CR34 & CR26
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33439, -80.71603
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2015)
Projected traffic286 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR26 Fernwood Blom over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR26 Fernwood Blom over Cross Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR26 Fernwood Blom over Cross Creek carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR26 Fernwood Blom over Cross Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR26 Fernwood Blom over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.