US Bridges

RD 21 - Granger RD over N Br Rocky River

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 2862 E. of SR 3 · Structure no. 5233445

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,514
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 21 - Granger RD over N Br Rocky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RD 21 - Granger RD over N Br Rocky River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 51 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 5,514 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,653 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRD 21 - Granger RD
CrossesN Br Rocky River
Location2862 E. of SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15251, -81.82282
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,514 (2015)
Projected traffic7,653 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 21 - Granger RD over N Br Rocky River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RD 21 - Granger RD over N Br Rocky River 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 21 - Granger RD over N Br Rocky River carry?

About 5,514 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 21 - Granger RD over N Br Rocky River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RD 21 - Granger RD over N Br Rocky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.