US Bridges

RD 27-RIVER Corner over Coon Creek

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 3834 N of RD 68 · Structure no. 5233631

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
357
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 27-RIVER Corner over Coon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 27-RIVER Corner over Coon Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 27-RIVER Corner
CrossesCoon Creek
Location3834 N of RD 68
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09599, -82.09473
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2015)
Projected traffic496 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 27-RIVER Corner over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 27-RIVER Corner over Coon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RD 27-RIVER Corner over Coon Creek carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RD 27-RIVER Corner over Coon Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 27-RIVER Corner over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.