US Bridges

Eagle Road over Chagrin River

Poor

Lake County, Ohio · 0.72 Mi. E/ S.R.174 · Structure no. 4351843

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,223
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Road over Chagrin River is a steel truss - thru carrying Eagle Road over Chagrin River in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 73 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,223 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,086 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEagle Road
CrossesChagrin River
Location0.72 Mi. E/ S.R.174
RouteCity Street 258
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60329, -81.40522
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,223 (2015)
Projected traffic3,086 by 2035
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle Road over Chagrin River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Eagle Road over Chagrin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Eagle Road over Chagrin River carry?

About 2,223 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Road over Chagrin River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Road over Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.