SR 8 & SR 59 over Cuyahoga River
FairSummit County, Ohio · 0.35 MI S of SR 59 · Structure no. 7700644
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 83,984
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 8 & SR 59 over Cuyahoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 & SR 59 over Cuyahoga River 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 83,984 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,570 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 8 & SR 59 over Cuyahoga River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 8 & SR 59 over Cuyahoga River 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 & SR 59 over Cuyahoga River carry?
About 83,984 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 8 & SR 59 over Cuyahoga River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.
Who owns SR 8 & SR 59 over Cuyahoga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.