Forge Street over SR 8
GoodSummit County, Ohio · 1.37 MI S of Ir 77 · Structure no. 7700245
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 161 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60,226
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forge Street over SR 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forge Street over SR 8 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 72 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 60,226 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,641 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forge Street over SR 8 built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Forge Street over SR 8 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 Forge Street over SR 8 carry?
About 60,226 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Forge Street over SR 8?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Forge Street over SR 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.