US Bridges

CH-37 Remsen RD over Over MED-071 -2034

Good

Medina County, Ohio · .56 MI S of SR 3 · Structure no. 5203872

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,909
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-37 Remsen RD over Over MED-071 -2034 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-37 Remsen RD over Over MED-071 -2034 in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 61 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,909 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,222 by 2035. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCH-37 Remsen RD
CrossesOver MED-071 -2034
Location.56 MI S of SR 3
RouteCounty Highway C0037
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18551, -81.78915
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,909 (2015)
Projected traffic55,222 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 CH-37 Remsen RD over Over MED-071 -2034 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CH-37 Remsen RD over Over MED-071 -2034 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 CH-37 Remsen RD over Over MED-071 -2034 carry?

About 1,909 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CH-37 Remsen RD over Over MED-071 -2034?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CH-37 Remsen RD over Over MED-071 -2034?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.