US Bridges

Irwin Rd. over Little Darby

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 2.80 Mi.N. of C.R.25 · Structure no. 4931491

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irwin Rd. over Little Darby is a steel truss - thru carrying Irwin Rd. over Little Darby in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIrwin Rd.
CrossesLittle Darby
Location2.80 Mi.N. of C.R.25
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateOhio
Coordinates40.1084, -83.4932
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Irwin Rd. over Little Darby built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irwin Rd. over Little Darby in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Irwin Rd. over Little Darby carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Irwin Rd. over Little Darby?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Irwin Rd. over Little Darby?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.