US Bridges

SR 8 over Over Beacon ST Ab RR

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 0.42 MI S of Ir 77 · Structure no. 7700091

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115,150
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Over Beacon ST Ab RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over Over Beacon ST Ab RR in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 71 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 115,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,828 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesOver Beacon ST Ab RR
Location0.42 MI S of Ir 77
RouteState Highway 8
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06784, -81.50397
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,150 (2015)
Projected traffic159,828 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 8 over Over Beacon ST Ab RR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 8 over Over Beacon ST Ab RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Over Beacon ST Ab RR carry?

About 115,150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Over Beacon ST Ab RR?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Over Beacon ST Ab RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.