US Bridges

SR 18 over Center Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 2.42 MI W of Lor CO Line · Structure no. 5200548

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,049
2023 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 2024, so it is 1 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 4,049 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 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
Location2.42 MI W of Lor CO Line
RouteState Highway 18
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16797, -82.02708
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,049 (2023)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Center Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Center Creek carry?

About 4,049 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Center Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Center Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.