US Bridges

SR 8 & SR 59 over North ST L Cuy Riv & Rrs

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.47 MI N of SR 18 · Structure no. 7700369

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
1,583 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119,115
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 & SR 59 over North ST L Cuy Riv & Rrs is a steel truss - deck carrying SR 8 & SR 59 over North ST L Cuy Riv & Rrs in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 5 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 119,115 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 165,332 by 2035. The structure is 1,583 ft (482.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8 & SR 59
CrossesNorth ST L Cuy Riv & Rrs
Location0.47 MI N of SR 18
RouteState Highway 8
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08671, -81.50208
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: 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 typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,583 ft (482.5 m)
Longest span360 ft (109.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119,115 (2015)
Projected traffic165,332 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 & SR 59 over North ST L Cuy Riv & Rrs built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 8 & SR 59 over North ST L Cuy Riv & Rrs 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 & SR 59 over North ST L Cuy Riv & Rrs carry?

About 119,115 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 & SR 59 over North ST L Cuy Riv & Rrs?

The structure is 1,583 ft (482.5 m) long with a longest span of 360 ft (109.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 & SR 59 over North ST L Cuy Riv & Rrs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.