US Bridges

SR 252 over Trib.W.Br.Of Rocky River

Good

Medina County, Ohio · .11 MI S Lorain CO Line · Structure no. 5207037

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,848
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 252 over Trib.W.Br.Of Rocky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 252 over Trib.W.Br.Of Rocky River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,848 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,341 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 252
CrossesTrib.W.Br.Of Rocky River
Location.11 MI S Lorain CO Line
RouteState Highway 252
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2736, -81.91591
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,848 (2015)
Projected traffic5,341 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Trib.W.Br.Of Rocky River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 252 over Trib.W.Br.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 Trib.W.Br.Of Rocky River carry?

About 3,848 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 252 over Trib.W.Br.Of Rocky River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 252 over Trib.W.Br.Of Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.