US Bridges

SR 260 over Clr Fk of Lit Musk River

Good

Monroe County, Ohio · 3.25 M N of JCT SR 537 · Structure no. 5602468

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Clr Fk of Lit Musk River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 260 over Clr Fk of Lit Musk River in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2037. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 260
CrossesClr Fk of Lit Musk River
Location3.25 M N of JCT SR 537
RouteState Highway 260
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66269, -81.24872
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2017)
Projected traffic140 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 260 over Clr Fk of Lit Musk River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 over Clr Fk of Lit Musk River 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 260 over Clr Fk of Lit Musk River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Clr Fk of Lit Musk River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Clr Fk of Lit Musk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.