US Bridges

Sperry RD over E Br Chagrin River

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · 300 N of Fairmount Road · Structure no. 2832844

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,749
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sperry RD over E Br Chagrin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sperry RD over E Br Chagrin River in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,749 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,816 by 2037. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSperry RD
CrossesE Br Chagrin River
Location300 N of Fairmount Road
RouteCounty Highway C0012
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49075, -81.29526
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,749 (2017)
Projected traffic3,816 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 Sperry RD over E Br Chagrin River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sperry RD over E Br Chagrin 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sperry RD over E Br Chagrin River carry?

About 2,749 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sperry RD over E Br Chagrin River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sperry RD over E Br Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.