US Bridges

Graham Road CR 29 over Over SR 8

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1.50 MI N of SR 59 · Structure no. 7700687

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,340
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graham Road CR 29 over Over SR 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Graham Road CR 29 over Over SR 8 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 25,340 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,985 by 2035. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGraham Road CR 29
CrossesOver SR 8
Location1.50 MI N of SR 59
RouteCounty Highway C0029
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16288, -81.47203
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,340 (2015)
Projected traffic77,985 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Graham Road CR 29 over Over SR 8 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Graham Road CR 29 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Graham Road CR 29 over Over SR 8 carry?

About 25,340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Graham Road CR 29 over Over SR 8?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Graham Road CR 29 over Over SR 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.