US Bridges

SR 87 over Chagrin Riv .68 MI W 306

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · .75 MI W SR306 · Structure no. 2800640

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,062
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Chagrin Riv .68 MI W 306 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 87 over Chagrin Riv .68 MI W 306 in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6,062 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,414 by 2035. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87
CrossesChagrin Riv .68 MI W 306
Location.75 MI W SR306
RouteState Highway 87
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46249, -81.35298
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,062 (2015)
Projected traffic8,414 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 87 over Chagrin Riv .68 MI W 306 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 over Chagrin Riv .68 MI W 306 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 87 over Chagrin Riv .68 MI W 306 carry?

About 6,062 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over Chagrin Riv .68 MI W 306?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over Chagrin Riv .68 MI W 306?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.