US Bridges

RD 145 - Wall RD over River Styx

PoorPosted for load

Medina County, Ohio · 990 E of RD 18 · Structure no. 5235405

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
542
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 145 - Wall RD over River Styx is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 145 - Wall RD over River Styx in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 542 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRD 145 - Wall RD
CrossesRiver Styx
Location990 E of RD 18
RouteCounty Highway 145
StateOhio
Coordinates40.99561, -81.76337
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2015)
Projected traffic752 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 145 - Wall RD over River Styx built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 145 - Wall RD over River Styx in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RD 145 - Wall RD over River Styx carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 145 - Wall RD over River Styx?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns RD 145 - Wall RD over River Styx?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.