US Bridges

CH-42 Grafton RD over Over MED-071 -2565

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 1.6 MI N of SR 303 · Structure no. 5204178

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,962
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-42 Grafton RD over Over MED-071 -2565 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-42 Grafton RD over Over MED-071 -2565 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 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 7,962 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,685 by 2035. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCH-42 Grafton RD
CrossesOver MED-071 -2565
Location1.6 MI N of SR 303
RouteCounty Highway C0042
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26127, -81.8045
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,962 (2015)
Projected traffic86,685 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$209.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CH-42 Grafton RD over Over MED-071 -2565 built?

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

What condition is CH-42 Grafton RD over Over MED-071 -2565 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CH-42 Grafton RD over Over MED-071 -2565 carry?

About 7,962 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CH-42 Grafton RD over Over MED-071 -2565?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CH-42 Grafton RD over Over MED-071 -2565?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.