US Bridges

SR 26 over Clear Fork

Good

Monroe County, Ohio · 3.5 Mi.S.Jct of SR 537 · Structure no. 5600863

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Clear Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 26 over Clear Fork in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 26
CrossesClear Fork
Location3.5 Mi.S.Jct of SR 537
RouteState Highway 26
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60247, -81.16261
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2015)
Projected traffic358 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 26 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Clear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Clear Fork carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.