US Bridges

RD 140 - Bellus RD over E Br Rocky River

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 1159 E of SR 606 · Structure no. 5235391

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,457
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 140 - Bellus RD over E Br Rocky River is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 140 - Bellus RD over E Br Rocky River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,457 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2035. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 140 - Bellus RD
CrossesE Br Rocky River
Location1159 E of SR 606
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.22794, -81.7199
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,457 (2015)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 140 - Bellus RD over E Br Rocky River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 140 - Bellus RD over E Br Rocky River 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 RD 140 - Bellus RD over E Br Rocky River carry?

About 2,457 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RD 140 - Bellus RD over E Br Rocky River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RD 140 - Bellus RD over E Br Rocky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.