US Bridges

SR 261 D (wb) over L Cuy R We&mrta Rrs

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · JCT of SR 261 and SR 59 · Structure no. 7708645

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,351 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
6,698
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 261 D (wb) over L Cuy R We&mrta Rrs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 261 D (wb) over L Cuy R We&mrta Rrs in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6,698 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,297 by 2035. The structure is 3,351 ft (1,021.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 261 D (wb)
CrossesL Cuy R We&mrta Rrs
LocationJCT of SR 261 and SR 59
RouteState Highway 261
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0871, -81.5146
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,351 ft (1,021.4 m)
Longest span209 ft (63.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,698 (2015)
Projected traffic9,297 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 261 D (wb) over L Cuy R We&mrta Rrs built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 261 D (wb) over L Cuy R We&mrta Rrs 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 261 D (wb) over L Cuy R We&mrta Rrs carry?

About 6,698 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 261 D (wb) over L Cuy R We&mrta Rrs?

The structure is 3,351 ft (1,021.4 m) long with a longest span of 209 ft (63.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 261 D (wb) over L Cuy R We&mrta Rrs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.