US Bridges

RD 177 - Garver RD over Branch of Black River

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 3010 E of RD 69N · Structure no. 5239250

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 177 - Garver RD over Branch of Black River is a concrete culvert carrying RD 177 - Garver RD over Branch of Black River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 122 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRD 177 - Garver RD
CrossesBranch of Black River
Location3010 E of RD 69N
RouteCounty Highway 177
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12525, -82.04319
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2018)
Projected traffic285 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 177 - Garver RD over Branch of Black River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 177 - Garver RD over Branch of Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RD 177 - Garver RD over Branch of Black River carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RD 177 - Garver RD over Branch of Black River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns RD 177 - Garver RD over Branch of Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.