US Bridges

SR 94 over Ditch

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 1.39 MI S of Ir 271 · Structure no. 5205719

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,342
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 94 over Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 94 over Ditch in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 7,342 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,191 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 94
CrossesDitch
Location1.39 MI S of Ir 271
RouteState Highway 94
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17221, -81.74183
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,342 (2015)
Projected traffic10,191 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 94 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 94 over Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 94 over Ditch carry?

About 7,342 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 94 over Ditch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 94 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.