US Bridges

RD 4 - Smith RD over W Br of Rocky River

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 1318 W of RD 49 · Structure no. 5233259

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,293
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 4 - Smith RD over W Br of Rocky River is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 4 - Smith RD over W Br of Rocky River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,293 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,347 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRD 4 - Smith RD
CrossesW Br of Rocky River
Location1318 W of RD 49
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13028, -81.81707
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,293 (2015)
Projected traffic7,347 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 RD 4 - Smith RD over W Br of Rocky River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 4 - Smith RD over W Br of 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 RD 4 - Smith RD over W Br of Rocky River carry?

About 5,293 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 4 - Smith RD over W Br of Rocky River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 4 - Smith RD over W Br of Rocky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.