US Bridges

RD 78 - Kennard RD over Buck Run

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 1837 E of RD 19 · Structure no. 5234786

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,232
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 78 - Kennard RD over Buck Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 78 - Kennard RD over Buck Run in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 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 78 - Kennard RD
CrossesBuck Run
Location1837 E of RD 19
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05105, -81.89211
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,232 (2015)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 78 - Kennard RD over Buck Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 78 - Kennard RD over Buck Run 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 78 - Kennard RD over Buck Run carry?

About 1,232 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 78 - Kennard RD over Buck Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 78 - Kennard RD over Buck Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.