US Bridges

Hudson Drive over Over SR 8

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 0.52 MI N of SR 59 · Structure no. 7700652

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,660
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson Drive over Over SR 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hudson Drive over Over SR 8 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,113 by 2035. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHudson Drive
CrossesOver SR 8
Location0.52 MI N of SR 59
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.14884, -81.47341
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,660 (2015)
Projected traffic101,113 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hudson Drive over Over SR 8 built?

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

What condition is Hudson Drive over Over SR 8 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Hudson Drive over Over SR 8 carry?

About 8,660 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hudson Drive over Over SR 8?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson Drive over Over SR 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.