US Bridges

Geauga Lake RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 1 MI S of Bainbridge RD · Structure no. 2830752

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,204
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geauga Lake RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River is a steel truss - thru carrying Geauga Lake RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 66 years old, older 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 1,204 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,671 by 2037. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGeauga Lake RD
CrossesAurora Br Chagrin River
Location1 MI S of Bainbridge RD
RouteCounty Highway T0183
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37451, -81.36822
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,204 (2017)
Projected traffic1,671 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 Geauga Lake RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Geauga Lake RD over Aurora Br 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 March 2024.

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

About 1,204 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Geauga Lake RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Geauga Lake RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.