US Bridges

RD 97 - Greenwich over Stream

Poor

Medina County, Ohio · 1MI.W.OF Westfield · Structure no. 5243076

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,178
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 97 - Greenwich over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RD 97 - Greenwich over Stream in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,178 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,023 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 97 - Greenwich
CrossesStream
Location1MI.W.OF Westfield
RouteCounty Highway C0097
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02705, -81.95267
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,178 (2015)
Projected traffic3,023 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 97 - Greenwich over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RD 97 - Greenwich over Stream carry?

About 2,178 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RD 97 - Greenwich over Stream?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns RD 97 - Greenwich over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.