US Bridges

RD 50 - Chippewa over Chippewa Inlet

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 4295 E of RD 85 · Structure no. 5234298

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
792
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 50 - Chippewa over Chippewa Inlet is a steel truss - thru carrying RD 50 - Chippewa over Chippewa Inlet in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 69 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 792 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 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 50 - Chippewa
CrossesChippewa Inlet
Location4295 E of RD 85
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07676, -81.91268
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic792 (2015)
Projected traffic1,099 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 50 - Chippewa over Chippewa Inlet built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RD 50 - Chippewa over Chippewa Inlet 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 50 - Chippewa over Chippewa Inlet carry?

About 792 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RD 50 - Chippewa over Chippewa Inlet?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 50 - Chippewa over Chippewa Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.