US Bridges

CH136 Sleepy Hollw over Over MED-071 -2242

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 1.52 MI N of SR 3 · Structure no. 5204054

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,305
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH136 Sleepy Hollw over Over MED-071 -2242 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH136 Sleepy Hollw over Over MED-071 -2242 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 2,305 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,633 by 2035. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCH136 Sleepy Hollw
CrossesOver MED-071 -2242
Location1.52 MI N of SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 136
StateOhio
Coordinates41.21547, -81.79357
Functional classUrban 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length281 ft (85.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,305 (2015)
Projected traffic69,633 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 CH136 Sleepy Hollw over Over MED-071 -2242 built?

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

What condition is CH136 Sleepy Hollw over Over MED-071 -2242 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 CH136 Sleepy Hollw over Over MED-071 -2242 carry?

About 2,305 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CH136 Sleepy Hollw over Over MED-071 -2242?

The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CH136 Sleepy Hollw over Over MED-071 -2242?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.