S.R. 26 over South Fork Captina Creek
Belmont County, Ohio · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S.R. 26 over South Fork Captina Creek in Belmont County, Ohio, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 599 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2015).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 166 of the 311 inventoried bridges in Belmont County rated good (53.4%); 16 (5.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 151 ft |
| Location | 3.54 Mi N. of Co Line |
| NBI structure number | 0701300 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Ohio department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Belmont County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ir 70 over CR 28A Mall Road | 1978 | 57,000 | Good |
| Ir 470 over SR7 NS & W&l Rrs Ohio R | 1978 | 43,387 | Good |
| Ir 470 over SR7 NS & W&l Rrs Ohio R | 1978 | 42,161 | Fair |
| US 40 over US 40 Under Ir 70 | 1965 | 37,400 | Good |
| US 40 over US 40 Under Ir 70 | 1965 | 37,400 | Good |
| Ir 70 over Spencer CR & Co Rd 102 | 1966 | 32,800 | Good |
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