US Bridges

Fowlers Mill over Chagrin River

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 0.18 Mi. N. of US 322 · Structure no. 2830010

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
588
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fowlers Mill over Chagrin River is a concrete frame carrying Fowlers Mill over Chagrin River in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 588 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFowlers Mill
CrossesChagrin River
Location0.18 Mi. N. of US 322
RouteCounty Highway T0108
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52992, -81.25626
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2017)
Projected traffic816 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$190 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fowlers Mill over Chagrin River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fowlers Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fowlers Mill over Chagrin River carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fowlers Mill over Chagrin River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Fowlers Mill over Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.