US Bridges

SR 57 over Over MED-097-1303 Ch

Good

Medina County, Ohio · .59 Miles South of I76 · Structure no. 5201861

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,358
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Over MED-097-1303 Ch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Over MED-097-1303 Ch in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 12,358 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,153 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesOver MED-097-1303 Ch
Location.59 Miles South of I76
RouteState Highway 57
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02521, -81.75829
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,358 (2015)
Projected traffic17,153 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 57 over Over MED-097-1303 Ch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Over MED-097-1303 Ch 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 57 over Over MED-097-1303 Ch carry?

About 12,358 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Over MED-097-1303 Ch?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Over MED-097-1303 Ch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.