US Bridges

N Main ST CR 264 over Branch Chagrin River

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 205 North of Franklin ST · Structure no. 1832581

Built
1857
168 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,070
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Main ST CR 264 over Branch Chagrin River is a concrete arch - deck carrying N Main ST CR 264 over Branch Chagrin River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1857, so it is 168 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 7,070 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,813 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Main ST CR 264
CrossesBranch Chagrin River
Location205 North of Franklin ST
RouteCity Street 35
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43133, -81.392
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,070 (2015)
Projected traffic9,813 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Main ST CR 264 over Branch Chagrin River built?

It was built in 1857, making it 168 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Main ST CR 264 over Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N Main ST CR 264 over Branch Chagrin River carry?

About 7,070 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N Main ST CR 264 over Branch Chagrin River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns N Main ST CR 264 over Branch Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.