US Bridges

I.R. 271 over I 271 NB over SR 8

Good

Summit County, Ohio · JCT of Ir 271 and SR 8 · Structure no. 7709366

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,052
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 271 over I 271 NB over SR 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 271 over I 271 NB over SR 8 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 58 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 20,052 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,832 by 2035. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 271
CrossesI 271 NB over SR 8
LocationJCT of Ir 271 and SR 8
RouteInterstate 271
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30298, -81.51754
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,052 (2015)
Projected traffic27,832 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I.R. 271 over I 271 NB over SR 8 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I.R. 271 over I 271 NB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I.R. 271 over I 271 NB over SR 8 carry?

About 20,052 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 271 over I 271 NB over SR 8?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 271 over I 271 NB over SR 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.