US Bridges

Miles Road CR 11 over Chagrin River

FairPosted for load

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 500 E of Chagrin Rivr RD · Structure no. 1830775

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
399 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,146
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miles Road CR 11 over Chagrin River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Miles Road CR 11 over Chagrin River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,146 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,755 by 2035. The structure is 399 ft (121.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMiles Road CR 11
CrossesChagrin River
Location500 E of Chagrin Rivr RD
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42372, -81.41714
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length399 ft (121.5 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,146 (2015)
Projected traffic5,755 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miles Road CR 11 over Chagrin River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miles Road CR 11 over Chagrin River 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 Miles Road CR 11 over Chagrin River carry?

About 4,146 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Miles Road CR 11 over Chagrin River?

The structure is 399 ft (121.5 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Miles Road CR 11 over Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.