US Bridges

SR 8 over Indian Creek

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.97 MI S of SR 82 · Structure no. 7700725

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,105
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 8 over Indian Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 51,105 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,934 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

CarriesSR 8
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.97 MI S of SR 82
RouteState Highway 8
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30102, -81.51595
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,105 (2015)
Projected traffic70,934 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over Indian Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Indian Creek carry?

About 51,105 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 8 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.