US Bridges

RD 36 - Camp RD over W Fork of Black River

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 728 N of RD 81 · Structure no. 5233941

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 36 - Camp RD over W Fork of Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 36 - Camp RD over W Fork of Black River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 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 36 - Camp RD
CrossesW Fork of Black River
Location728 N of RD 81
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04483, -82.145
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2015)
Projected traffic94 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 36 - Camp RD over W Fork of Black River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 36 - Camp RD over W Fork of Black River 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 36 - Camp RD over W Fork of Black River carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RD 36 - Camp RD over W Fork of Black River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 36 - Camp RD over W Fork of Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.