US Bridges

SR 266 over Olney Run

Fair

Morgan County, Ohio · 0.9M W JCT SR 60 · Structure no. 5801354

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
696
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 266 over Olney Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 266 over Olney Run in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 95 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 696 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 266
CrossesOlney Run
Location0.9M W JCT SR 60
RouteState Highway 266
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5883, -81.7069
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic696 (2015)
Projected traffic966 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 266 over Olney Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 266 over Olney Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 266 over Olney Run carry?

About 696 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 266 over Olney Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 266 over Olney Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.