US Bridges

CR 8 over Ir 77

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 4.26MI. N.Of Int. SR 821 · Structure no. 8403333

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8 over Ir 77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 8 over Ir 77 in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, 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 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,052 by 2035. The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesCR 8
CrossesIr 77
Location4.26MI. N.Of Int. SR 821
RouteCounty Highway C0008
StateOhio
Coordinates39.54353, -81.44934
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length278 ft (84.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2015)
Projected traffic23,052 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 CR 8 over Ir 77 built?

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

What condition is CR 8 over Ir 77 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 8 over Ir 77 carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 8 over Ir 77?

The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8 over Ir 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.