RD 4 - Smith RD over East Branch Black River
PoorPosted for loadMedina County, Ohio · 1687 E of SR 301 · Structure no. 5233216
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 693
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 4 - Smith RD over East Branch Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RD 4 - Smith RD over East Branch Black River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 101 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 693 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 4 - Smith RD over East Branch Black River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is RD 4 - Smith RD over East Branch Black River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does RD 4 - Smith RD over East Branch Black River carry?
About 693 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RD 4 - Smith RD over East Branch Black River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns RD 4 - Smith RD over East Branch Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.