US Bridges

SR 57 over Over MED-071-1354

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 1.02 Miles South of SR162 · Structure no. 5202043

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,358
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Over MED-071-1354 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Over MED-071-1354 in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 7,358 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,213 by 2035. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 57
CrossesOver MED-071-1354
Location1.02 Miles South of SR162
RouteState Highway 57
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09438, -81.82587
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,358 (2015)
Projected traffic10,213 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-071-1354 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Over MED-071-1354 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Over MED-071-1354 carry?

About 7,358 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Over MED-071-1354?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Over MED-071-1354?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.