US Bridges

SR 252 over West Br of Rocky River

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 2.78 MI N. of SR-82 · Structure no. 4706196

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,685
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 252 over West Br of Rocky River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 252 over West Br of Rocky River in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,685 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,279 by 2035. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 252
CrossesWest Br of Rocky River
Location2.78 MI N. of SR-82
RouteState Highway 252
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35083, -81.90296
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,685 (2015)
Projected traffic9,279 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 252 over West Br of Rocky River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 252 over West Br of Rocky River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 252 over West Br of Rocky River carry?

About 6,685 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 252 over West Br of Rocky River?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 252 over West Br of Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.