US Bridges

SR 260 over Little Muskingum River

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 0.07M S of JCT SR 26 · Structure no. 8403902

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Little Muskingum River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 260 over Little Muskingum River in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 62 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 193 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR 260
CrossesLittle Muskingum River
Location0.07M S of JCT SR 26
RouteState Highway 260
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56223, -81.20505
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2015)
Projected traffic268 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 260 over Little Muskingum River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 260 over Little Muskingum River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Little Muskingum River carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Little Muskingum River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Little Muskingum River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.