Chardon RD over IR-271
PoorLake County, Ohio · LAK-271-1.05 · Structure no. 4305434
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 491 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,796
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chardon RD over IR-271 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chardon RD over IR-271 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,796 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,045 by 2035. The structure is 491 ft (149.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chardon RD over IR-271 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chardon RD over IR-271 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Chardon RD over IR-271 carry?
About 5,796 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Chardon RD over IR-271?
The structure is 491 ft (149.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Chardon RD over IR-271?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.