US Bridges

SR 8 over Hampshire RD

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 3.15 MI S of SR 303 · Structure no. 7700113

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,008
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Hampshire RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over Hampshire RD in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 53,008 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,575 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesHampshire RD
Location3.15 MI S of SR 303
RouteState Highway 8
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1883, -81.47761
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,008 (2015)
Projected traffic73,575 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Hampshire RD built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over Hampshire RD 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 SR 8 over Hampshire RD carry?

About 53,008 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Hampshire RD?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Hampshire RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.