US Bridges

RD 47 - Abbeyville over W Br of Rocky River

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 65 N of TH 94E · Structure no. 5234190

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,942
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 47 - Abbeyville over W Br of Rocky River is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 47 - Abbeyville over W Br of Rocky River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 3,942 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,471 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 47 - Abbeyville
CrossesW Br of Rocky River
Location65 N of TH 94E
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19464, -81.886
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,942 (2015)
Projected traffic5,471 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 47 - Abbeyville over W Br of Rocky River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 47 - Abbeyville over W Br of Rocky 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RD 47 - Abbeyville over W Br of Rocky River carry?

About 3,942 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 47 - Abbeyville over W Br of Rocky River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RD 47 - Abbeyville over W Br of Rocky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.