US Bridges

SR726 over Bantas Fork

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · 1.5 MI S of I70 · Structure no. 6804594

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,249
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR726 over Bantas Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR726 over Bantas Fork in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 1,249 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,734 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR726
CrossesBantas Fork
Location1.5 MI S of I70
RouteState Highway 726
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.81596, -84.66705
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,249 (2015)
Projected traffic1,734 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SR726 over Bantas Fork built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR726 over Bantas Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR726 over Bantas Fork carry?

About 1,249 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR726 over Bantas Fork?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR726 over Bantas Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.