US Bridges

RD 97 - Greenwich over River Styx

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 2019 E of RD 51 · Structure no. 5238420

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,958
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 97 - Greenwich over River Styx is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 97 - Greenwich over River Styx in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 5,958 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,270 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 97 - Greenwich
CrossesRiver Styx
Location2019 E of RD 51
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02523, -81.77562
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,958 (2015)
Projected traffic8,270 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 97 - Greenwich over River Styx built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 97 - Greenwich 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 97 - Greenwich over River Styx carry?

About 5,958 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RD 97 - Greenwich over River Styx?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RD 97 - Greenwich over River Styx?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.