US Bridges

SR 261 over SR 8 & SR 59

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · SR 261 over SR 8 · Structure no. 7700423

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,330
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 261 over SR 8 & SR 59 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 261 over SR 8 & SR 59 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 75 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 17,330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,054 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 261
CrossesSR 8 & SR 59
LocationSR 261 over SR 8
RouteState Highway 261
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1022, -81.5002
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,330 (2015)
Projected traffic24,054 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 261 over SR 8 & SR 59 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 261 over SR 8 & SR 59 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 261 over SR 8 & SR 59 carry?

About 17,330 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 261 over SR 8 & SR 59?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR 261 over SR 8 & SR 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.