US Bridges

Kirtland-Chardon R over E.B. Chagrin River

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. E. of SR 615 · Structure no. 4333322

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,376
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirtland-Chardon R over E.B. Chagrin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirtland-Chardon R over E.B. Chagrin River in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,376 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,074 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesKirtland-Chardon R
CrossesE.B. Chagrin River
Location0.1 Mi. E. of SR 615
RouteCity Street 2000
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63001, -81.35924
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,376 (2015)
Projected traffic6,074 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kirtland-Chardon R over E.B. Chagrin River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirtland-Chardon R over E.B. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kirtland-Chardon R over E.B. Chagrin River carry?

About 4,376 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kirtland-Chardon R over E.B. Chagrin River?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Kirtland-Chardon R over E.B. Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.