US Bridges

SR 260 over Indian Run

Poor

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.02M S of JCT SR 537 · Structure no. 5602408

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Indian Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 260 over Indian Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesIndian Run
Location0.02M S of JCT SR 537
RouteState Highway 260
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62938, -81.22522
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2015)
Projected traffic229 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Indian Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 over Indian Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Indian Run carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Indian Run?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Indian Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.