US Bridges

Miles Road CR 11 over Chagrin River

PoorPosted for load

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 6344 Ft E of Chgrn Rvr RD · Structure no. 1830783

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
127 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 1915 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 110 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMiles Road CR 11
CrossesChagrin River
Location6344 Ft E of Chgrn Rvr RD
RouteCity Street 15557
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42584, -81.39798
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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
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 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 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 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Miles Road CR 11 over Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.