US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Chagrin River

FairPosted for load

Lake County, Ohio · Intersection of Dodd RD · Structure no. 4370554

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Chagrin River is a steel truss - thru carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Chagrin River in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2015. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesChagrin River
LocationIntersection of Dodd RD
RouteCity Street 1755
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5896, -81.40256
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (1995)
Projected traffic666 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over Chagrin River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Chagrin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Chagrin River carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Chagrin River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Chagrin River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.