US Bridges

SR 59 over SR 8

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1.53 MI S of Ir 77 · Structure no. 7700334

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,781
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over SR 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over SR 8 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 15,781 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,641 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesSR 8
Location1.53 MI S of Ir 77
RouteState Highway 59
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08386, -81.50331
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,781 (2015)
Projected traffic150,641 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 SR 59 over SR 8 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 59 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 59 over SR 8 carry?

About 15,781 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over SR 8?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over SR 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.