US Bridges

SR 261 Wooster Ave over Sum-Sr 59-1.07

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · JCT of SR 261 and SR 59 · Structure no. 7708629

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,282
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 261 Wooster Ave over Sum-Sr 59-1.07 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 261 Wooster Ave over Sum-Sr 59-1.07 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,282 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,331 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 261 Wooster Ave
CrossesSum-Sr 59-1.07
LocationJCT of SR 261 and SR 59
RouteState Highway 261
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07315, -81.53801
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,282 (2015)
Projected traffic7,331 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wooster Ave over Sum-Sr 59-1.07 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 261 Wooster Ave over Sum-Sr 59-1.07 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 Wooster Ave over Sum-Sr 59-1.07 carry?

About 5,282 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 261 Wooster Ave over Sum-Sr 59-1.07?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR 261 Wooster Ave over Sum-Sr 59-1.07?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.