US Bridges

Usr 42 over Over MED-224-0635

Good

Medina County, Ohio · US 42 over US 224 · Structure no. 5200997

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

About this bridge

Usr 42 over Over MED-224-0635 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 42 over Over MED-224-0635 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,199 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,052 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesUsr 42
CrossesOver MED-224-0635
LocationUS 42 over US 224
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02647, -82.05184
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 42 over Over MED-224-0635 built?

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

What condition is Usr 42 over Over MED-224-0635 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 Usr 42 over Over MED-224-0635 carry?

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

How long is Usr 42 over Over MED-224-0635?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 42 over Over MED-224-0635?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.