US Bridges

Pioneer Trail over Aurora Br Chagrin River

Poor

Portage County, Ohio · 1.3 Mi. W/ Chamberlain RD · Structure no. 6730329

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
636
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer Trail over Aurora Br Chagrin River is a steel culvert carrying Pioneer Trail over Aurora Br Chagrin River in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3 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 636 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 883 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPioneer Trail
CrossesAurora Br Chagrin River
Location1.3 Mi. W/ Chamberlain RD
RouteCounty Highway T0254
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30417, -81.31083
Functional classUrban Local

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2015)
Projected traffic883 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pioneer Trail over Aurora Br Chagrin River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer Trail over Aurora Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pioneer Trail over Aurora Br Chagrin River carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer Trail over Aurora Br Chagrin River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pioneer Trail over Aurora Br Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.