US Bridges

W.B. SR 261 over Plum Creek & W&le RR

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 0.82 MI W of SR 43 · Structure no. 6704964

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
538 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,732
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.B. SR 261 over Plum Creek & W&le RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W.B. SR 261 over Plum Creek & W&le RR in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,732 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,568 by 2035. The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW.B. SR 261
CrossesPlum Creek & W&le RR
Location0.82 MI W of SR 43
RouteState Highway 261
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13486, -81.36969
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length538 ft (164 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,732 (2015)
Projected traffic6,568 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W.B. SR 261 over Plum Creek & W&le RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.B. SR 261 over Plum Creek & W&le RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W.B. SR 261 over Plum Creek & W&le RR carry?

About 4,732 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W.B. SR 261 over Plum Creek & W&le RR?

The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns W.B. SR 261 over Plum Creek & W&le RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.