US Bridges

SR 306 over E Branch Chagrin River

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 0.2 MI N SR615 · Structure no. 4305885

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,757
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 306 over E Branch Chagrin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 306 over E Branch Chagrin River in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,757 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,900 by 2052. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 306
CrossesE Branch Chagrin River
Location0.2 MI N SR615
RouteState Highway 306
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63047, -81.36366
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,757 (2022)
Projected traffic17,900 by 2052
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 306 over E Branch Chagrin River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 306 over E Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 306 over E Branch Chagrin River carry?

About 13,757 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 306 over E Branch Chagrin River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 306 over E Branch Chagrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.