US Bridges

TH 121 Paradise RD over Over MED-071 -1221

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 2.28 MI N of SR 3 · Structure no. 5203244

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
899
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TH 121 Paradise RD over Over MED-071 -1221 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TH 121 Paradise RD over Over MED-071 -1221 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 6 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 899 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,874 by 2035. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTH 121 Paradise RD
CrossesOver MED-071 -1221
Location2.28 MI N of SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07815, -81.83949
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic899 (2015)
Projected traffic57,874 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 TH 121 Paradise RD over Over MED-071 -1221 built?

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

What condition is TH 121 Paradise RD over Over MED-071 -1221 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 TH 121 Paradise RD over Over MED-071 -1221 carry?

About 899 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TH 121 Paradise RD over Over MED-071 -1221?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TH 121 Paradise RD over Over MED-071 -1221?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.