US Bridges

RD 147 - Mill RD over Chippewa Creek

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 777 E of RD 146 · Structure no. 5235421

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 147 - Mill RD over Chippewa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 147 - Mill RD over Chippewa Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 147 - Mill RD
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location777 E of RD 146
RouteCounty Highway 147
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.00349, -81.86418
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2015)
Projected traffic110 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 147 - Mill RD over Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 147 - Mill RD over Chippewa 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 RD 147 - Mill RD over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RD 147 - Mill RD over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 147 - Mill RD over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.