US Bridges

RD 78 - Kennard RD over East Fork Black River

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 632 East of SR 83 · Structure no. 5234744

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,128
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 78 - Kennard RD over East Fork Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RD 78 - Kennard RD over East Fork Black River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,128 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,297 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRD 78 - Kennard RD
CrossesEast Fork Black River
Location632 East of SR 83
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05358, -82.01856
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,128 (2015)
Projected traffic1,297 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 78 - Kennard RD over East Fork Black River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 78 - Kennard RD over East Fork Black River 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 78 - Kennard RD over East Fork Black River carry?

About 1,128 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RD 78 - Kennard RD over East Fork Black River?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 78 - Kennard RD over East Fork Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.