US Bridges

SR 261 over Over Sum-Sr 21-4.25

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · JCT of SR 21 and SR 261 · Structure no. 7708467

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,135
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 261 over Over Sum-Sr 21-4.25 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 261 over Over Sum-Sr 21-4.25 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 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 6,135 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,515 by 2035. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 261
CrossesOver Sum-Sr 21-4.25
LocationJCT of SR 21 and SR 261
RouteState Highway 261
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04947, -81.66263
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,135 (2015)
Projected traffic8,515 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 261 over Over Sum-Sr 21-4.25 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 261 over Over Sum-Sr 21-4.25 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 Over Sum-Sr 21-4.25 carry?

About 6,135 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 261 over Over Sum-Sr 21-4.25?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 261 over Over Sum-Sr 21-4.25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.