US Bridges

RD 118 - Blake RD over River Styx

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 2343 E of RD 49 · Structure no. 5238773

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
914
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 118 - Blake RD over River Styx is a steel culvert carrying RD 118 - Blake RD over River Styx in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 914 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,269 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 118 - Blake RD
CrossesRiver Styx
Location2343 E of RD 49
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04651, -81.78724
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic914 (2015)
Projected traffic1,269 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 118 - Blake RD over River Styx built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 118 - Blake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RD 118 - Blake RD over River Styx carry?

About 914 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RD 118 - Blake RD over River Styx?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns RD 118 - Blake RD over River Styx?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.