US Bridges

Twp. Road 261 over East Branch of Red Run

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. S. of CR116 · Structure no. 8535922

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 261 over East Branch of Red Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Road 261 over East Branch of Red Run in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 125 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 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 261
CrossesEast Branch of Red Run
Location0.2 Mi. S. of CR116
RouteCounty Highway T0261
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.92716, -81.72412
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2015)
Projected traffic110 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp. Road 261 over East Branch of Red Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Twp. Road 261 over East Branch of Red Run 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 Twp. Road 261 over East Branch of Red Run carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 261 over East Branch of Red Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 261 over East Branch of Red Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.