US Bridges

C0UNTY Road 26 over Etna Branch Pine Grove

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 132 Ft E of ST Rt 650 · Structure no. 4436431

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
792
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0UNTY Road 26 over Etna Branch Pine Grove is a concrete slab carrying C0UNTY Road 26 over Etna Branch Pine Grove in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 792 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesC0UNTY Road 26
CrossesEtna Branch Pine Grove
Location132 Ft E of ST Rt 650
RouteCounty Highway C0026
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.60815, -82.70079
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic792 (2015)
Projected traffic1,099 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 C0UNTY Road 26 over Etna Branch Pine Grove built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is C0UNTY Road 26 over Etna Branch Pine Grove 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 C0UNTY Road 26 over Etna Branch Pine Grove carry?

About 792 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C0UNTY Road 26 over Etna Branch Pine Grove?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns C0UNTY Road 26 over Etna Branch Pine Grove?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.