US Bridges

Cleveland Street over Chagrin River

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.37 MI N.Of Washington S · Structure no. 1865846

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Street over Chagrin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cleveland Street over Chagrin River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,055 by 2012. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCleveland Street
CrossesChagrin River
Location0.37 MI N.Of Washington S
RouteCity Street 2221
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43495, -81.38643
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (1992)
Projected traffic1,055 by 2012
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cleveland Street over Chagrin River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleveland Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cleveland Street over Chagrin River carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Street over Chagrin River?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Street over Chagrin River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.