US Bridges

Sanctuary Drive over E.B. Chagrin River

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 0.15 Mi. S. of Baldwin RD · Structure no. 4333803

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanctuary Drive over E.B. Chagrin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sanctuary Drive over E.B. Chagrin River in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 35 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSanctuary Drive
CrossesE.B. Chagrin River
Location0.15 Mi. S. of Baldwin RD
RouteCity Street 370
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63606, -81.33283
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (1995)
Projected traffic650 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Sanctuary Drive over E.B. Chagrin River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Sanctuary Drive 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sanctuary Drive over E.B. Chagrin River carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sanctuary Drive over E.B. Chagrin River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sanctuary Drive over E.B. Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.