US Bridges

Old Mill RD CR 427 over Chagrin River

FairPosted for load

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · At Chagrin Rvr RD · Structure no. 1832271

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,039
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mill RD CR 427 over Chagrin River is a steel arch - deck carrying Old Mill RD CR 427 over Chagrin River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,039 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,218 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Mill RD CR 427
CrossesChagrin River
LocationAt Chagrin Rvr RD
RouteCity Street 14712
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51759, -81.40355
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,039 (2015)
Projected traffic4,218 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Mill RD CR 427 over Chagrin River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mill RD CR 427 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Mill RD CR 427 over Chagrin River carry?

About 3,039 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Mill RD CR 427 over Chagrin River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mill RD CR 427 over Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.