US Bridges

Brewster RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · .8 Mi. S. of Pettibone RD · Structure no. 2833018

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
429
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brewster RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brewster RD over Aurora 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 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2037. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrewster RD
CrossesAurora Br Chagrin River
Location.8 Mi. S. of Pettibone RD
RouteCounty Highway T0184
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3572, -81.36001
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2017)
Projected traffic595 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 Brewster RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River built?

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

What condition is Brewster 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 Brewster RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brewster RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Brewster RD over Aurora Br Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.