Bainbridge Township Service Department currently maintains 84 miles of roads with responsibilities involving snow removal, maintaining driveway culvert pipes, asphalt resurfacing and repair, berming, concrete work, cemetery interment and maintenance, clearing storm damage, and roadside mowing.
We perform these services utilizing the following equipment: wheel loaders, dump trucks, Gradall, road grader, mini-excavator, asphalt roller, brush chipper, skid loader, bulldozer, two roadside mowers, and various support equipment.
The roads located within Bainbridge Township are maintained by four different entities.
An easement exists generally from the centerline of the road or street 30’ in either direction. This is the road right-of-way. The township maintains the infrastructure within this easement which includes the road surface, ditching, culvert pipes, and/or drainage structures. Guidance regarding work in the right-of-way can be found in the Geauga County Highway Use Manual tab located on this website.
Roadside ditches are designed to allow for the drainage of water from both the road surface and the road base. Ineffective drainage can cause issues that result in premature pavement failure. Residents are encouraged to refrain from placing items such as large stones, fences, trees, and/or other obstructions in the ditches preventing the natural flow of water. Over time sedimentation can impact the effectiveness of these ditches requiring maintenance. Residents can contact the township for assistance and their concerns will be addressed in the order they are received and then prioritized based on the severity of the issue and its impact on associated infrastructure.
A primary responsibility of the Department is the maintenance of roadways and associated infrastructure.
The Service Department is responsible for ensuring the roads remain un-obstructed and passable for safety forces and the motoring public. Strong storms can cause conditions resulting in flooding and down trees blocking the roadways. Service crews will respond quickly in these situations to re-establish safe travel as quickly as possible. Residents are urged to stay clear of downed wires and report these conditions to both the Township Fire Department non-emergency number 440-543-9873, FirstEnergy contact number for hazardous situations 1-888-544-4877.
Bainbridge Township is well equipped and trained to provide effective service when responding to the difficult winter conditions experienced in Northeast Ohio Snow Belt. Staff are assigned to specific routes and are on 24 hours 7 days/week call to ensure that roads remain passable and as safe as the elements will allow for. We utilize different techniques and materials in accomplishing this task based on the specific conditions being experienced. Historically that has included rock salt and cinders and we have adequate storage facilities for both. Recently we have added liquids to our arsenal which provides the driver with improved options in making treatment decisions. Two of these new methods include: