US Bridges

Chagrin River C102 over Deer Lick Creek

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 120 SE of Miles RD · Structure no. 1834290

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
768
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chagrin River C102 over Deer Lick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chagrin River C102 over Deer Lick Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 125 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 3 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 768 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,066 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChagrin River C102
CrossesDeer Lick Creek
Location120 SE of Miles RD
RouteCity Street 14618
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42347, -81.41845
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic768 (2015)
Projected traffic1,066 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Chagrin River C102 over Deer Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Chagrin River C102 over Deer Lick Creek 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 Chagrin River C102 over Deer Lick Creek carry?

About 768 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chagrin River C102 over Deer Lick Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Chagrin River C102 over Deer Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.