US Bridges

SR 265 over Over Websters Run

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · .3 M W of JCT SR 513 · Structure no. 3004953

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,148
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 265 over Over Websters Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 265 over Over Websters Run in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 64 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,148 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,981 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 265
CrossesOver Websters Run
Location.3 M W of JCT SR 513
RouteState Highway 265
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9709, -81.30636
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,148 (2015)
Projected traffic2,981 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 265 over Over Websters Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 265 over Over Websters Run 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 265 over Over Websters Run carry?

About 2,148 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 265 over Over Websters Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 265 over Over Websters Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.