US Bridges

RD 60 - Ridgewood over West Br Rocky River

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 526 E of RD 49 · Structure no. 5234379

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,785
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 60 - Ridgewood over West Br Rocky River is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 60 - Ridgewood over West Br Rocky River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,785 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,866 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 60 - Ridgewood
CrossesWest Br Rocky River
Location526 E of RD 49
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12133, -81.811
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,785 (2015)
Projected traffic3,866 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 60 - Ridgewood over West Br Rocky River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 60 - Ridgewood over West Br 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 60 - Ridgewood over West Br Rocky River carry?

About 2,785 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 60 - Ridgewood over West Br Rocky River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RD 60 - Ridgewood over West Br Rocky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.