US Bridges

Usr 6 over Chagrin Riv .85 MI E 174

Poor

Lake County, Ohio · 1.15 MI E SR174 · Structure no. 4302044

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
383 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,595
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Chagrin Riv .85 MI E 174 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 6 over Chagrin Riv .85 MI E 174 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 74 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,595 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,930 by 2035. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesChagrin Riv .85 MI E 174
Location1.15 MI E SR174
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5878, -81.40088
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,595 (2015)
Projected traffic11,930 by 2035
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 6 over Chagrin Riv .85 MI E 174 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Usr 6 over Chagrin Riv .85 MI E 174 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Chagrin Riv .85 MI E 174 carry?

About 8,595 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Chagrin Riv .85 MI E 174?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Chagrin Riv .85 MI E 174?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.