US Bridges

SR 260 over Stream

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 1.81M N Wash. Co. Line · Structure no. 5602343

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying SR 260 over Stream in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesStream
Location1.81M N Wash. Co. Line
RouteState Highway 260
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.59099, -81.22065
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2015)
Projected traffic114 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 260 over Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 over Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Stream carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR 260 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.