US Bridges

Bainbridge RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · .2 M. E. of Cuy C/ L · Structure no. 2830299

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,077
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bainbridge RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bainbridge RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,077 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,271 by 2037. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBainbridge RD
CrossesAurora Br Chagrin River
Location.2 M. E. of Cuy C/ L
RouteCounty Highway C0011
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38608, -81.38824
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,077 (2017)
Projected traffic4,271 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bainbridge RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River built?

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

What condition is Bainbridge RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Bainbridge RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River carry?

About 3,077 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bainbridge RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bainbridge RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.