US Bridges

Gilson Parkway over Chagrin River

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 0.72 MI NE of Rt 20 · Structure no. 4352130

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,316
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilson Parkway over Chagrin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilson Parkway over Chagrin River in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,316 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,155 by 2035. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGilson Parkway
CrossesChagrin River
Location0.72 MI NE of Rt 20
RouteCity Street 1963
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.65166, -81.40504
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,316 (2015)
Projected traffic10,155 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Gilson Parkway over Chagrin River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilson Parkway over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Gilson Parkway over Chagrin River carry?

About 7,316 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gilson Parkway over Chagrin River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Gilson Parkway over Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.