US Bridges

SR 261 over Hudson Run

FairPosted for load

Summit County, Ohio · 1.28 MI S of SR 21 · Structure no. 7708408

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,238
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 261 over Hudson Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 261 over Hudson Run in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,238 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,658 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 261
CrossesHudson Run
Location1.28 MI S of SR 21
RouteState Highway 261
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0468, -81.68648
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,238 (2015)
Projected traffic8,658 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 261 over Hudson Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 261 over Hudson 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 261 over Hudson Run carry?

About 6,238 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 261 over Hudson Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 261 over Hudson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.