US Bridges

SR 8 over Nsc RR South of Forbes

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx .5 MI S Forbes Rd. · Structure no. 1801201

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
608 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,631
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Nsc RR South of Forbes is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 8 over Nsc RR South of Forbes in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 89 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 11,631 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,144 by 2035. The structure is 608 ft (185.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesNsc RR South of Forbes
LocationApprox .5 MI S Forbes Rd.
RouteState Highway 8
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36889, -81.52682
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length608 ft (185.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,631 (2015)
Projected traffic16,144 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 over Nsc RR South of Forbes built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 8 over Nsc RR South of Forbes 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 8 over Nsc RR South of Forbes carry?

About 11,631 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Nsc RR South of Forbes?

The structure is 608 ft (185.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Nsc RR South of Forbes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.