RD 72 - Buffham RD over Camel Creek
GoodMedina County, Ohio · 2763 E of RD 35 · Structure no. 5234603
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 609
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 72 - Buffham RD over Camel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 72 - Buffham RD over Camel Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 609 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 72 - Buffham RD over Camel Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is RD 72 - Buffham RD over Camel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does RD 72 - Buffham RD over Camel Creek carry?
About 609 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RD 72 - Buffham RD over Camel Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns RD 72 - Buffham RD over Camel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.