US Bridges

Chardon Windsor RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 0.7 Miles East of Kile RD · Structure no. 2830191

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,701
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chardon Windsor RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River is a concrete frame carrying Chardon Windsor RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,701 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,361 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChardon Windsor RD
CrossesW Branch Cuyahoga River
Location0.7 Miles East of Kile RD
RouteCounty Highway C0013
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.56257, -81.09245
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,701 (2017)
Projected traffic2,361 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Chardon Windsor RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chardon Windsor RD over W Branch Cuyahoga 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Chardon Windsor RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River carry?

About 1,701 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chardon Windsor RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Chardon Windsor RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.