US Bridges

County Road 26 over Br over Little Scioto

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · .1 MI E of JCT SR 423 · Structure no. 5134331

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Br over Little Scioto is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 26 over Br over Little Scioto in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2035. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesBr over Little Scioto
Location.1 MI E of JCT SR 423
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67333, -83.14667
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed1.2 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 County Road 26 over Br over Little Scioto built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 26 over Br over Little Scioto 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 26 over Br over Little Scioto carry?

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

How long is County Road 26 over Br over Little Scioto?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Br over Little Scioto?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.