US Bridges

SR 26 over Moss Run

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 2.32M S of JCT CR 25 · Structure no. 8400938

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
716
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Moss Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 26 over Moss Run in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 6 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 994 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 26
CrossesMoss Run
Location2.32M S of JCT CR 25
RouteState Highway 26
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.47339, -81.31469
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2015)
Projected traffic994 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Moss Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Moss Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Moss Run carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Moss Run?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns SR 26 over Moss Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.