US Bridges

SR 57 over Over Champion Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · .16 MI S of SR.18 · Structure no. 5202086

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,381
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Over Champion Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR 57 over Over Champion Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 9,381 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,021 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 57
CrossesOver Champion Creek
Location.16 MI S of SR.18
RouteState Highway 57
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13534, -81.86263
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,381 (2015)
Projected traffic13,021 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 57 over Over Champion Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Over Champion Creek 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 Champion Creek carry?

About 9,381 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Over Champion Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Over Champion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.