US Bridges

SR 252 over Tributary of Rocky River

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 01.67 MI South of SR-303 · Structure no. 5206855

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,985
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 252 over Tributary of Rocky River is a concrete frame carrying SR 252 over Tributary of Rocky River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 4,985 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,919 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 252
CrossesTributary of Rocky River
Location01.67 MI South of SR-303
RouteState Highway 252
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.21438, -81.926
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,985 (2015)
Projected traffic6,919 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 252 over Tributary of Rocky River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 252 over Tributary of Rocky River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 252 over Tributary of Rocky River carry?

About 4,985 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 252 over Tributary of Rocky River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 252 over Tributary of Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.