US Bridges

SR 8 over Mud Brook

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 2.58 MI S of SR 303 · Structure no. 7700121

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

About this bridge

SR 8 over Mud Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over Mud Brook 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesMud Brook
Location2.58 MI S of SR 303
RouteState Highway 8
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19612, -81.47978
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 over Mud Brook built?

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

What condition is SR 8 over Mud Brook 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 Mud Brook carry?

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

How long is SR 8 over Mud Brook?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Mud Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.