US Bridges

SR 3 over Over MED-071-0993

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · Over Ir 71 · Structure no. 5200121

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
433 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,935
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Over MED-071-0993 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Over MED-071-0993 in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,935 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,014 by 2035. The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesOver MED-071-0993
LocationOver Ir 71
RouteState Highway 3
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05086, -81.86439
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length433 ft (132 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,935 (2015)
Projected traffic11,014 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Over MED-071-0993 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Over MED-071-0993 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Over MED-071-0993 carry?

About 7,935 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Over MED-071-0993?

The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Over MED-071-0993?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.