US Bridges

RD 13 - Boston RD over Big Brook Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 8766 E of Rd. 17 · Structure no. 5233283

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,444
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 13 - Boston RD over Big Brook Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RD 13 - Boston RD over Big Brook Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,444 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,944 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRD 13 - Boston RD
CrossesBig Brook Creek
Location8766 E of Rd. 17
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27671, -81.75433
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,444 (2015)
Projected traffic8,944 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 13 - Boston RD over Big Brook Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 13 - Boston RD over Big Brook Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does RD 13 - Boston RD over Big Brook Creek carry?

About 6,444 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 13 - Boston RD over Big Brook Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD 13 - Boston RD over Big Brook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.