US Bridges

Markell Road over East Branch Chagrin

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 0.4 MI W of SR306 · Structure no. 4333440

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Markell Road over East Branch Chagrin is a steel truss - thru carrying Markell Road over East Branch Chagrin in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2031. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarkell Road
CrossesEast Branch Chagrin
Location0.4 MI W of SR306
RouteCity Street 1334
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62941, -81.37183
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2020)
Projected traffic1,221 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Markell Road over East Branch Chagrin built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Markell Road over East Branch Chagrin 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Markell Road over East Branch Chagrin carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Markell Road over East Branch Chagrin?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Markell Road over East Branch Chagrin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.