US Bridges

TR-263 Pancoast RD over Ir 70

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.2 M E of SR 149 · Structure no. 0702285

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-263 Pancoast RD over Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-263 Pancoast RD over Ir 70 in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesTR-263 Pancoast RD
CrossesIr 70
Location1.2 M E of SR 149
RouteCounty Highway 263
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06457, -81.03164
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-263 Pancoast RD over Ir 70 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-263 Pancoast RD over Ir 70 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR-263 Pancoast RD over Ir 70 carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR-263 Pancoast RD over Ir 70?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR-263 Pancoast RD over Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.