US Bridges

RD 23 - Station RD over Plum Creek

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 3981 N of SR 303 · Structure no. 5233550

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,019
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 23 - Station RD over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD 23 - Station RD over Plum Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,019 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 23 - Station RD
CrossesPlum Creek
Location3981 N of SR 303
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24855, -81.95431
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,019 (2015)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 23 - Station RD over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 23 - Station RD over Plum Creek 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 RD 23 - Station RD over Plum Creek carry?

About 1,019 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RD 23 - Station RD over Plum Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns RD 23 - Station RD over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.