US Bridges

Chardon Windsor RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · .2 MI SE Claridon-Troy RD · Structure no. 2832208

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,442
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 1990, so it is 35 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 2,442 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,389 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChardon Windsor RD
CrossesW Branch Cuyahoga River
Location.2 MI SE Claridon-Troy RD
RouteCounty Highway C0013
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.56989, -81.13883
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,442 (2017)
Projected traffic3,389 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 Chardon Windsor RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 2,442 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Chardon Windsor RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.