US Bridges

Johnston Street over SR8 &rmps to I76 I77 SR8

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.17 MI N of Ir 77 · Structure no. 7700067

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,360
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnston Street over SR8 &rmps to I76 I77 SR8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnston Street over SR8 &rmps to I76 I77 SR8 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 68 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 7,360 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,216 by 2037. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohnston Street
CrossesSR8 &rmps to I76 I77 SR8
Location0.17 MI N of Ir 77
RouteCity Street 921
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06412, -81.50488
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,360 (2017)
Projected traffic10,216 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnston Street over SR8 &rmps to I76 I77 SR8 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Johnston Street over SR8 &rmps to I76 I77 SR8 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Johnston Street over SR8 &rmps to I76 I77 SR8 carry?

About 7,360 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Johnston Street over SR8 &rmps to I76 I77 SR8?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Johnston Street over SR8 &rmps to I76 I77 SR8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.