US Bridges

Chagrin RD over Silsby Creek

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · 475 W of West Hill Drive · Structure no. 2832364

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,118
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chagrin RD over Silsby Creek is a concrete slab carrying Chagrin RD over Silsby Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 7,118 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,880 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChagrin RD
CrossesSilsby Creek
Location475 W of West Hill Drive
RouteCounty Highway C0009
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39982, -81.35454
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,118 (2017)
Projected traffic9,880 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 Chagrin RD over Silsby Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chagrin RD over Silsby Creek 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 Chagrin RD over Silsby Creek carry?

About 7,118 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chagrin RD over Silsby Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Chagrin RD over Silsby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.