US Bridges

SR 261 over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 3.41 MI N of SR 21 · Structure no. 7708580

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,031
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 261 over Pigeon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 261 over Pigeon Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6,031 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,371 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 261
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location3.41 MI N of SR 21
RouteState Highway 261
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0574, -81.59871
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,031 (2015)
Projected traffic8,371 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 SR 261 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 261 over Pigeon Creek 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 Pigeon Creek carry?

About 6,031 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 261 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 261 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.