US Bridges

County Road 26 over Br over Rock Fork

Good

Marion County, Ohio · .1 MI E of US 23 · Structure no. 5130352

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Br over Rock Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 26 over Br over Rock Fork in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesBr over Rock Fork
Location.1 MI E of US 23
RouteCounty Highway C026K
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67333, -83.11333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2015)
Projected traffic291 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 County Road 26 over Br over Rock Fork built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 26 over Br over Rock Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 26 over Br over Rock Fork carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 26 over Br over Rock Fork?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Br over Rock Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.