US Bridges

Fairmount Blvd C19 over Chagrin River

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .256 MI E of Chgrn Rvr RD · Structure no. 1831038

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,813
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairmount Blvd C19 over Chagrin River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Fairmount Blvd C19 over Chagrin River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 115 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.

It carries about 3,813 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,292 by 2035. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesFairmount Blvd C19
CrossesChagrin River
Location.256 MI E of Chgrn Rvr RD
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48894, -81.3964
Functional classRural 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,813 (2015)
Projected traffic5,292 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Fairmount Blvd C19 over Chagrin River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Fairmount Blvd C19 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 Fairmount Blvd C19 over Chagrin River carry?

About 3,813 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fairmount Blvd C19 over Chagrin River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fairmount Blvd C19 over Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.