US Bridges

Solon Road CR 51 over Chagrin River

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 553 Ft SE of Chgrn Rvr RD · Structure no. 1833588

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,397
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Solon Road CR 51 over Chagrin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Solon Road CR 51 over Chagrin River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,397 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,879 by 2035. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSolon Road CR 51
CrossesChagrin River
Location553 Ft SE of Chgrn Rvr RD
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41126, -81.41215
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,397 (2015)
Projected traffic8,879 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Solon Road CR 51 over Chagrin River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Solon Road CR 51 over Chagrin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Solon Road CR 51 over Chagrin River carry?

About 6,397 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Solon Road CR 51 over Chagrin River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Solon Road CR 51 over Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.