US Bridges

SR 26 over Str.Fork of Little Musk.

Good

Monroe County, Ohio · 3.2 Mi.N. of County Line · Structure no. 5600928

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
258
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Str.Fork of Little Musk. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over Str.Fork of Little Musk. in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 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 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesStr.Fork of Little Musk.
Location3.2 Mi.N. of County Line
RouteState Highway 26
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.61586, -81.15408
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 Str.Fork of Little Musk. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Str.Fork of Little Musk. 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 Str.Fork of Little Musk. carry?

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

How long is SR 26 over Str.Fork of Little Musk.?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Str.Fork of Little Musk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.