US Bridges

Auburn RD over Chagrin River

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · Int of TR97 and CH4 · Structure no. 2833336

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,605
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn RD over Chagrin River is a concrete frame carrying Auburn RD over Chagrin River in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,605 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,720 by 2037. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAuburn RD
CrossesChagrin River
LocationInt of TR97 and CH4
RouteCounty Highway C0004
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53678, -81.24344
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,605 (2017)
Projected traffic14,720 by 2037
Trucks4%
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 Auburn RD over Chagrin River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn RD over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Auburn RD over Chagrin River carry?

About 10,605 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Auburn RD over Chagrin River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn RD over Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.