US Bridges

SR 18 over Center Creek

FairPosted for load

Medina County, Ohio · .72 MI W of SR 83 · Structure no. 5200512

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,741
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Center Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 18 over Center Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,741 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,193 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesCenter Creek
Location.72 MI W of SR 83
RouteState Highway 18
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16801, -82.03648
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,741 (2020)
Projected traffic5,193 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 18 over Center Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Center Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Center Creek carry?

About 3,741 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Center Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Center Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.