US Bridges

SR 303 over Branch of Plum Creek

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · .77 MI E of SR42 · Structure no. 5207738

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,043
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 303 over Branch of Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 303 over Branch of Plum Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 27,043 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,536 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 303
CrossesBranch of Plum Creek
Location.77 MI E of SR42
RouteState Highway 303
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23828, -81.8267
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,043 (2015)
Projected traffic37,536 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Branch of Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 303 over Branch of Plum Creek 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 Branch of Plum Creek carry?

About 27,043 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 303 over Branch of Plum Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 303 over Branch of Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.