US Bridges

SR 606 over East Branch Rocky River

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · .43 MI S SR 94 · Structure no. 5208130

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,274
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 606 over East Branch Rocky River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 606 over East Branch Rocky River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 1,274 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 606
CrossesEast Branch Rocky River
Location.43 MI S SR 94
RouteState Highway 606
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23431, -81.72432
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,274 (2015)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 606 over East Branch Rocky River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 606 over East 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 606 over East Branch Rocky River carry?

About 1,274 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 606 over East Branch Rocky River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 606 over East Branch Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.