US Bridges

Laurel Road over Plum Creek

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 8745 E of SR 42 · Structure no. 5235359

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,855
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Road over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Laurel Road over Plum Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3,855 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,022 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Road
CrossesPlum Creek
Location8745 E of SR 42
RouteCity Street T0138
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.22678, -81.80978
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,855 (2023)
Projected traffic5,022 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Laurel Road over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Road over Plum Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Laurel Road over Plum Creek carry?

About 3,855 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Road over Plum Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Road over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.