US Bridges

SR 8 over Over Rel Howe Ave CR-602

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1.30 MI N of SR 261 · Structure no. 7700563

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
83,691
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Over Rel Howe Ave CR-602 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over Over Rel Howe Ave CR-602 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 83,691 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,163 by 2035. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesOver Rel Howe Ave CR-602
Location1.30 MI N of SR 261
RouteState Highway 8
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11912, -81.48855
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,691 (2015)
Projected traffic116,163 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 over Over Rel Howe Ave CR-602 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over Over Rel Howe Ave CR-602 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Over Rel Howe Ave CR-602 carry?

About 83,691 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Over Rel Howe Ave CR-602?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Over Rel Howe Ave CR-602?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.