US Bridges

SR8 over I80 Ohio Tpk

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 0.3MI West of Exit 12 · Structure no. 7729731

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,915
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR8 over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR8 over I80 Ohio Tpk in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 71 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 24,915 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,210 by 2035. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR8
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location0.3MI West of Exit 12
RouteState Highway 8
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2586, -81.5013
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,915 (2015)
Projected traffic55,210 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 SR8 over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR8 over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR8 over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 24,915 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR8 over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns SR8 over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.