US Bridges

Crackel Road over Aurora Br Chagrin River

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 0.15 Mi. E of SR 306 · Structure no. 6733328

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
951
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crackel Road over Aurora Br Chagrin River is a steel truss - thru carrying Crackel Road over Aurora Br Chagrin River in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCrackel Road
CrossesAurora Br Chagrin River
Location0.15 Mi. E of SR 306
RouteCounty Highway 269
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34761, -81.33693
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2015)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Crackel Road over Aurora Br Chagrin River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Crackel Road over Aurora Br 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Crackel Road over Aurora Br Chagrin River carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crackel Road over Aurora Br Chagrin River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Crackel Road over Aurora Br Chagrin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.