US Bridges

Buchtel Street over SR 8

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1.25 MI N of Ir 77 · Structure no. 7700210

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,501
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buchtel Street over SR 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buchtel Street over SR 8 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 6,501 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,269 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuchtel Street
CrossesSR 8
Location1.25 MI N of Ir 77
RouteCity Street 296
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07661, -81.50443
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,501 (2015)
Projected traffic132,269 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Buchtel Street over SR 8 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Buchtel Street over SR 8 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 Buchtel Street over SR 8 carry?

About 6,501 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Buchtel Street over SR 8?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Buchtel Street over SR 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.