US Bridges

SR 57 over Mallet Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · .69 Miles West of SR 252 · Structure no. 5202116

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,249
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Mallet Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Mallet Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,249 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,734 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesMallet Creek
Location.69 Miles West of SR 252
RouteState Highway 57
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18085, -81.93815
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,249 (2015)
Projected traffic1,734 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mallet Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Mallet 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Mallet Creek carry?

About 1,249 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Mallet Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Mallet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.