US Bridges

SR 8 over Brandywine Creek

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1.46 MI S of SR 82 · Structure no. 7700709

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,640
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Brandywine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 8 over Brandywine Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 11,640 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,156 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location1.46 MI S of SR 82
RouteState Highway 8
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29443, -81.51215
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,640 (2015)
Projected traffic16,156 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over Brandywine Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 11,640 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.