US Bridges

Fairmount RD over Chagrin River

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · .25 Miles East of SR 306 · Structure no. 2830744

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,932
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairmount RD over Chagrin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairmount RD over Chagrin River in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,932 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,682 by 2037. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFairmount RD
CrossesChagrin River
Location.25 Miles East of SR 306
RouteCounty Highway C0016
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49072, -81.33537
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,932 (2017)
Projected traffic2,682 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 Fairmount RD over Chagrin River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairmount RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fairmount RD over Chagrin River carry?

About 1,932 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fairmount RD over Chagrin River?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fairmount RD over Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.