1857 Main Street Bridge over Chagrin River in Chagrin Falls, OH

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The 115' (35.1m) long bridge has two spans of 40.7' (12.4m).
"This historic bridge is at risk for demolition and replacement!"
Structure Type: Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Fortunately, it was not torn down.

DRONE OHIO posted two images with the comment:

The before's and after's of the Chagrin Falls Main St bridge project, renovated by the awesome Great Lakes Construction company!!! What are your thoughts on this project?

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Jeff Holbury Sr shared with the comment: " Before's & After's of Chagrin Falls Main St Bridge!"

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The bridge is just upstream of the town's namesake waterfall.

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The flow rate varies considerably.

Jason Feinberg (feinbros), Aug 2015

This seems to be a more typical flow.

Fred Martell, May 2023

Given this former diversion dam upstream of the bridge and the significant head of the waterfall, there must have been a millrace on at least one side of the river.

Street View, Apr 2023

It appears that the diversion dam was higher during the interesting turn of the century in order to create these mill ponds.

1906/55 Chagrin Falls Quad @ 62,500

The well-preserved Italianate architecture might indicate that the town was prosperous in the 19th Century, fell on hard times in the 20th Century after steam and electric power was developed and then got rediscovered in the 21st Century.

Street View, Apr 2023

Street View, Apr 2023