US Bridges

SR 615 over E. Branch of Chagrin Riv

Good

Lake County, Ohio · Just East of SR 306 · Structure no. 4306341

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,156
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 615 over E. Branch of Chagrin Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 615 over E. Branch of Chagrin Riv in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,156 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,769 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 615
CrossesE. Branch of Chagrin Riv
LocationJust East of SR 306
RouteState Highway 615
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63022, -81.36091
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,156 (2015)
Projected traffic5,769 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 615 over E. Branch of Chagrin Riv built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 615 over E. Branch of Chagrin Riv 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 615 over E. Branch of Chagrin Riv carry?

About 4,156 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 615 over E. Branch of Chagrin Riv?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 615 over E. Branch of Chagrin Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.