US Bridges

RD 69 - Richman RD over East Fork Black River

FairPosted for load

Medina County, Ohio · 1559 N of RD 102 · Structure no. 5234549

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
524
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 69 - Richman RD over East Fork Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 69 - Richman RD over East Fork Black River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 524 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 727 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 69 - Richman RD
CrossesEast Fork Black River
Location1559 N of RD 102
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05005, -82.03441
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic524 (2015)
Projected traffic727 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2079 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 69 - Richman RD over East Fork Black River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 69 - Richman RD over East Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RD 69 - Richman RD over East Fork Black River carry?

About 524 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RD 69 - Richman RD over East Fork Black River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns RD 69 - Richman RD over East Fork Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.