US Bridges

RD 27-RIVER Corner over East Branch Black River

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 786 N or RD 29 · Structure no. 5233658

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
459
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 27-RIVER Corner over East Branch Black River is a steel truss - thru carrying RD 27-RIVER Corner over East Branch Black River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 57 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 459 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRD 27-RIVER Corner
CrossesEast Branch Black River
Location786 N or RD 29
RouteCounty Highway C0027
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10846, -82.09445
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2015)
Projected traffic637 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 East Branch Black River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is RD 27-RIVER Corner over East Branch Black 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RD 27-RIVER Corner over East Branch Black River carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RD 27-RIVER Corner over East Branch Black River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RD 27-RIVER Corner over East Branch Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.