US Bridges

Usr 42 over Over MED-224-0633

FairPosted for load

Medina County, Ohio · SR 42 over US 224 · Structure no. 5200962

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,199
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 42 over Over MED-224-0633 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 42 over Over MED-224-0633 in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 2,199 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,052 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUsr 42
CrossesOver MED-224-0633
LocationSR 42 over US 224
RouteU.S. Route 42
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02646, -82.05209
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,199 (2015)
Projected traffic3,052 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$32.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 42 over Over MED-224-0633 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 42 over Over MED-224-0633 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 Usr 42 over Over MED-224-0633 carry?

About 2,199 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Usr 42 over Over MED-224-0633?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 42 over Over MED-224-0633?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.