US Bridges

RD 28 - Pawnee RD over W Fork of E Br Black R

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 3523 N of 80 E · Structure no. 5233690

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 28 - Pawnee RD over W Fork of E Br Black R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 28 - Pawnee RD over W Fork of E Br Black R in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRD 28 - Pawnee RD
CrossesW Fork of E Br Black R
Location3523 N of 80 E
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateOhio
Coordinates41.024, -82.07764
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2015)
Projected traffic403 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 28 - Pawnee RD over W Fork of E Br Black R built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 28 - Pawnee RD over W Fork of E Br Black R 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 28 - Pawnee RD over W Fork of E Br Black R carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RD 28 - Pawnee RD over W Fork of E Br Black R?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 28 - Pawnee RD over W Fork of E Br Black R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.