US Bridges

RD 150-EASTERN Rd. over River Styx

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 561 E of RD 18 · Structure no. 5235456

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,247
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 150-EASTERN Rd. over River Styx is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 150-EASTERN Rd. over River Styx in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 56 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 1,247 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,731 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRD 150-EASTERN Rd.
CrossesRiver Styx
Location561 E of RD 18
RouteCounty Highway 150
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98815, -81.76488
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,247 (2015)
Projected traffic1,731 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

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 150-EASTERN Rd. over River Styx built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RD 150-EASTERN Rd. over River Styx 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RD 150-EASTERN Rd. over River Styx carry?

About 1,247 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 150-EASTERN Rd. over River Styx?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD 150-EASTERN Rd. over River Styx?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.