US Bridges

SR 8 over Relief Sidehill Struct

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.60 MI S of SR 59 · Structure no. 7700733

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
358 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Relief Sidehill Struct is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 8 over Relief Sidehill Struct in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,826 by 2010. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesRelief Sidehill Struct
Location0.60 MI S of SR 59
RouteState Highway 8
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13488, -81.4815
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (1990)
Projected traffic10,826 by 2010
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 over Relief Sidehill Struct built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over Relief Sidehill Struct 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Relief Sidehill Struct carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Relief Sidehill Struct?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Relief Sidehill Struct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.