US Bridges

Chagrin River RD over Mcfarland Creek

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 300FT N of Bainbridge RD · Structure no. 2830302

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,291
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chagrin River RD over Mcfarland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chagrin River RD over Mcfarland Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,291 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesChagrin River RD
CrossesMcfarland Creek
Location300FT N of Bainbridge RD
RouteCounty Highway T0188
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38677, -81.38687
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,291 (2017)
Projected traffic3,180 by 2037
Trucks2%
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

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 Chagrin River RD over Mcfarland Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chagrin River RD over Mcfarland Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Chagrin River RD over Mcfarland Creek carry?

About 2,291 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chagrin River RD over Mcfarland Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Chagrin River RD over Mcfarland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.