US Bridges

Ridgewood RD CR 8 over Ir 77

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 2.81 MI N of SR 162 · Structure no. 7703953

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,755
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgewood RD CR 8 over Ir 77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgewood RD CR 8 over Ir 77 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 54 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 29,755 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,917 by 2035. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRidgewood RD CR 8
CrossesIr 77
Location2.81 MI N of SR 162
RouteCounty Highway C0083
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11376, -81.61185
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,755 (2015)
Projected traffic89,917 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ridgewood RD CR 8 over Ir 77 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Ridgewood RD CR 8 over Ir 77 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgewood RD CR 8 over Ir 77 carry?

About 29,755 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ridgewood RD CR 8 over Ir 77?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgewood RD CR 8 over Ir 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.