US Bridges

SR 261 over Over CSX Transportation

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 0.56 MI E of SR 8 · Structure no. 7708742

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,622
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 261 over Over CSX Transportation is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 261 over Over CSX Transportation in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,622 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,459 by 2035. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 261
CrossesOver CSX Transportation
Location0.56 MI E of SR 8
RouteState Highway 261
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10248, -81.48906
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,622 (2015)
Projected traffic24,459 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 261 over Over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 261 over Over CSX Transportation in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 261 over Over CSX Transportation carry?

About 17,622 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 261 over Over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 261 over Over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.