US Bridges

SR 8 over SR-14&TNKRS Creek&wle RR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 300 Ft E Union ST · Structure no. 1801244

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,607 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
11,631
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over SR-14&TNKRS Creek&wle RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over SR-14&TNKRS Creek&wle RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 11,631 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,144 by 2035. The structure is 1,607 ft (489.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesSR-14&TNKRS Creek&wle RR
LocationApprox 300 Ft E Union ST
RouteState Highway 8
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38308, -81.52667
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,607 ft (489.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,631 (2015)
Projected traffic16,144 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 8 over SR-14&TNKRS Creek&wle RR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over SR-14&TNKRS Creek&wle RR 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 SR-14&TNKRS Creek&wle RR carry?

About 11,631 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over SR-14&TNKRS Creek&wle RR?

The structure is 1,607 ft (489.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over SR-14&TNKRS Creek&wle RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.