US Bridges

CR 15 Westfield RD over Over MED-071 -0497

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 3.09 Miles North of SR 83 · Structure no. 5202647

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
729
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 Westfield RD over Over MED-071 -0497 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 15 Westfield RD over Over MED-071 -0497 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 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 729 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,960 by 2035. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 15 Westfield RD
CrossesOver MED-071 -0497
Location3.09 Miles North of SR 83
RouteCounty Highway C0015
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01098, -81.94101
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2015)
Projected traffic70,960 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 15 Westfield RD over Over MED-071 -0497 built?

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

What condition is CR 15 Westfield RD over Over MED-071 -0497 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 15 Westfield RD over Over MED-071 -0497 carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 Westfield RD over Over MED-071 -0497?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 Westfield RD over Over MED-071 -0497?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.