US Bridges

Front Street over SR 8

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.13 MI S of SR 59 · Structure no. 7710798

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
349 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,750
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front Street over SR 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Front Street over SR 8 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 51 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,444 by 2035. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFront Street
CrossesSR 8
Location0.13 MI S of SR 59
RouteCounty Highway C0614
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.14257, -81.47721
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2015)
Projected traffic93,444 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Front Street over SR 8 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Front Street over SR 8 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 Front Street over SR 8 carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Front Street over SR 8?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Front Street over SR 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.