US Bridges

SR 283 over Chagrin R. 3.84 MI W 306

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · Approx 1MI E SR91 · Structure no. 4305671

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,813
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 283 over Chagrin R. 3.84 MI W 306 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 283 over Chagrin R. 3.84 MI W 306 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 13,813 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,172 by 2035. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 283
CrossesChagrin R. 3.84 MI W 306
LocationApprox 1MI E SR91
RouteState Highway 283
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66858, -81.42414
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,813 (2015)
Projected traffic19,172 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 283 over Chagrin R. 3.84 MI W 306 built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SR 283 over Chagrin R. 3.84 MI W 306 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 283 over Chagrin R. 3.84 MI W 306 carry?

About 13,813 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 283 over Chagrin R. 3.84 MI W 306?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 283 over Chagrin R. 3.84 MI W 306?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.