The Pleasant Valley Drive Bridge carries Pleasant Valley Drive over the Chagrin River in Lake County, Ohio. It is one of ten remaining examples of its type in the state.
The Pleasant Valley Drive Bridge carries Pleasant Valley Drive over the Chagrin River in Lake County, Ohio. It is one of ten remaining examples of its type in the state.
The one-lane wrought iron Whipple through truss—also known as a double-intersection Pratt through truss—was constructed in 1881 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio. 1 The bridge later carried US Route 6 before being bypassed in 1951. It was rehabilitated in 1979.
The bridge closed in 2001 and was dismantled in 2004 for refurbishment based on engineering drawings prepared by Richland Engineering. 1 Replacement members were fabricated by the Ohio Bridge Corporation using high-strength steel, and all components were zinc-metalized by Ohio Structures, Inc. The deck was rebuilt with treated yellow pine planks and overlaid with asphalt. Reassembly took place on site in 2005 and 2006 under the supervision of U.I.C. General Contractors.
The restoration was funded with 80% Federal Transportation Enhancement funds and 20% county funds. 1
Details
- State: Ohio
- Route: Pleasant Valley Drive
- Status: Active (Automobile)
- Type: Whipple Through Truss
- Total Length: 163'
- Deck Width: 15.4'
- Above Vertical Clearance: 18'5"
Sources
- Ohio Department of Transportation. Pleasant Valley Road Bridge over the Chagrin River in Willoughby Hills, article.