US Bridges

RD 56 - Lester RD over Mallet Creek

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 2937 N of SR 57 · Structure no. 5234344

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
476
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 56 - Lester RD over Mallet Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 56 - Lester RD over Mallet Creek 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 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 476 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 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 56 - Lester RD
CrossesMallet Creek
Location2937 N of SR 57
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18883, -81.93871
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2015)
Projected traffic661 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 56 - Lester RD over Mallet Creek built?

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

What condition is RD 56 - Lester RD over Mallet Creek 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 56 - Lester RD over Mallet Creek carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RD 56 - Lester RD over Mallet Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 56 - Lester RD over Mallet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.