US Bridges

County Road 026Y over Br over Flat Run

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Ohio · 0.8 MI E of JCT SR100 · Structure no. 5134390

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 026Y over Br over Flat Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 026Y over Br over Flat Run in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 319 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 443 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Road 026Y
CrossesBr over Flat Run
Location0.8 MI E of JCT SR100
RouteCounty Highway C026Y
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67548, -82.85957
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2015)
Projected traffic443 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 026Y over Br over Flat Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 026Y over Br over Flat Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 026Y over Br over Flat Run carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 026Y over Br over Flat Run?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 026Y over Br over Flat Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.