US Bridges

RD 97 - Greenwich over Chippewa Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 0.7 Mile E of Ch 158 · Structure no. 5234922

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,193
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 97 - Greenwich over Chippewa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RD 97 - Greenwich over Chippewa Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 3,193 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,432 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 97 - Greenwich
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location0.7 Mile E of Ch 158
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02, -81.87601
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,193 (2015)
Projected traffic4,432 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 97 - Greenwich over Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 97 - Greenwich over Chippewa 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RD 97 - Greenwich over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 3,193 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RD 97 - Greenwich over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RD 97 - Greenwich over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.