US Bridges

SR 26 over Stream

Good

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. S. of JCT SR 537 · Structure no. 5601002

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Stream is a concrete frame carrying SR 26 over Stream in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesStream
Location0.4 Mi. S. of JCT SR 537
RouteState Highway 26
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.63615, -81.17054
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

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

How long is SR 26 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.