US Bridges

CR-8 over Ir 75

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · 1.38MI S of JCT SR-47 · Structure no. 7501684

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,472
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-8 over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-8 over Ir 75 in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 64 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 8,472 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,950 by 2035. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR-8
CrossesIr 75
Location1.38MI S of JCT SR-47
RouteCounty Highway C0008
StateOhio
Coordinates40.2678, -84.18333
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,472 (2015)
Projected traffic56,950 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-8 over Ir 75 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CR-8 over Ir 75 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR-8 over Ir 75 carry?

About 8,472 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-8 over Ir 75?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns CR-8 over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.