US Bridges

SR 252 over W Branch Rocky River

Good

Medina County, Ohio · .97 MI S SR 303 · Structure no. 5206872

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 252 over W Branch Rocky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 252 over W Branch Rocky River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 252
CrossesW Branch Rocky River
Location.97 MI S SR 303
RouteState Highway 252
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.22379, -81.92157
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2019)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 W Branch Rocky River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 252 over W Branch 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 W Branch Rocky River carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 252 over W Branch Rocky River?

The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 252 over W Branch Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.