US Bridges

Glenwood Avenue over SR 8

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.32 MI S of SR 261 · Structure no. 7700393

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,801
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Avenue over SR 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenwood Avenue over SR 8 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 73 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 7,801 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,386 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenwood Avenue
CrossesSR 8
Location0.32 MI S of SR 261
RouteCity Street 738
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09757, -81.50027
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,801 (2015)
Projected traffic148,386 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 Glenwood Avenue over SR 8 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Glenwood Avenue 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 Glenwood Avenue over SR 8 carry?

About 7,801 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood Avenue over SR 8?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwood Avenue over SR 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.