US Bridges

Waite Hill Road over Chagrin River

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 1.24 Mi. N. of Hobart RD · Structure no. 4352445

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
879
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waite Hill Road over Chagrin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waite Hill Road over Chagrin River in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 879 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,222 by 2038. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWaite Hill Road
CrossesChagrin River
Location1.24 Mi. N. of Hobart RD
RouteCity Street 1340
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62276, -81.4013
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic879 (2018)
Projected traffic1,222 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 Waite Hill Road over Chagrin River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waite Hill Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Waite Hill Road over Chagrin River carry?

About 879 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Waite Hill Road over Chagrin River?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Waite Hill Road over Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.