US Bridges

TH-138 Laurel RD over Over MED-071 -2321

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 2.31 MI N of SR 3 · Structure no. 5204119

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,607
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TH-138 Laurel RD over Over MED-071 -2321 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TH-138 Laurel RD over Over MED-071 -2321 in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, 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 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 3,607 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,633 by 2035. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTH-138 Laurel RD
CrossesOver MED-071 -2321
Location2.31 MI N of SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 138
StateOhio
Coordinates41.22687, -81.79442
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length298 ft (90.8 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 traffic3,607 (2015)
Projected traffic69,633 by 2035
Trucks5%
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-138 Laurel RD over Over MED-071 -2321 built?

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

What condition is TH-138 Laurel RD over Over MED-071 -2321 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-138 Laurel RD over Over MED-071 -2321 carry?

About 3,607 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TH-138 Laurel RD over Over MED-071 -2321?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TH-138 Laurel RD over Over MED-071 -2321?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.