US Bridges

RD 23 - Station RD over Plum Creek

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 5406 N of SR 303 · Structure no. 5233569

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 23 - Station RD over Plum Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 60 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 23 - Station RD
CrossesPlum Creek
Location5406 N of SR 303
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25248, -81.95412
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

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 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD 23 - Station RD over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.