Usr 42 over W Branch of Rocky River
FairMedina County, Ohio · 2.73 MI N SR 3 · Structure no. 5201721
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,616
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 42 over W Branch of Rocky River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 42 over W Branch of Rocky River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,616 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,735 by 2035. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 42 over W Branch of Rocky River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usr 42 over W Branch of Rocky River 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 W Branch of Rocky River carry?
About 10,616 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Usr 42 over W Branch of Rocky River?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 42 over W Branch of Rocky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.