US Bridges

SR 303 over West Branch Rocky River

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · .13 MI W of SR252 · Structure no. 5207681

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,502
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 303 over West Branch Rocky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 303 over West Branch Rocky River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 6 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 6,502 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,025 by 2035. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 303
CrossesWest Branch Rocky River
Location.13 MI W of SR252
RouteState Highway 303
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23763, -81.92499
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,502 (2015)
Projected traffic9,025 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 303 over West Branch Rocky River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 303 over West Branch Rocky River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 303 over West Branch Rocky River carry?

About 6,502 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 303 over West Branch Rocky River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 303 over West Branch Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.