GEAUGA LAKE RD
Carrying GEAUGA LAKE RD over AURORA BR CHAGRIN RIVER
1 MI S OF BAINBRIDGE RD, Geauga, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GEAUGA LAKE RD
The GEAUGA LAKE RD bridge in Geauga, Ohio carries GEAUGA LAKE RD over AURORA BR CHAGRIN RIVER. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 22.0 meters (72 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,204 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GEAUGA LAKE RD compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Last Reconstructed
- 2004
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 22.0 m (72 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,204 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2830752
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GEAUGA LAKE RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare GEAUGA LAKE RD against other structures in Geauga and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for GEAUGA LAKE RD?
GEAUGA LAKE RD in Geauga, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GEAUGA LAKE RD inspected?
GEAUGA LAKE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,204 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GEAUGA LAKE RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for GEAUGA LAKE RD?
GEAUGA LAKE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GEAUGA LAKE RD?
GEAUGA LAKE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is GEAUGA LAKE RD and does age affect safety?
GEAUGA LAKE RD was built in 1959, making it 67 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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