US Bridges

Chalet Drive over East Branch Rocky River

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 50 S. of Valley Parkway · Structure no. 1890476

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1995 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Chalet Drive over East Branch Rocky River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chalet Drive over East Branch Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2015. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesChalet Drive
CrossesEast Branch Rocky River
Location50 S. of Valley Parkway
RouteCity Street 81974
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32402, -81.81672
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1995)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Chalet Drive over East Branch Rocky River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chalet Drive over East Branch Rocky 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Chalet Drive over East Branch Rocky River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chalet Drive over East Branch Rocky River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Chalet Drive over East Branch Rocky River?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.