US Bridges

SR 18 over Mallet Creek

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · .87 MI W of SR57 · Structure no. 5200636

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,748
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Mallet Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 18 over Mallet Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 6,748 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,366 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 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
CrossesMallet Creek
Location.87 MI W of SR57
RouteState Highway 18
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1674, -81.94763
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,748 (2015)
Projected traffic9,366 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Mallet Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Mallet 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 Mallet Creek carry?

About 6,748 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Mallet Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Mallet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.