US Bridges

RD 3 - Erhart RD over W Br of Rocky River

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 0.33 MI N of Ch 64 · Structure no. 5243181

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 3 - Erhart RD over W Br of Rocky River is a concrete culvert carrying RD 3 - Erhart RD over W Br of Rocky River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRD 3 - Erhart RD
CrossesW Br of Rocky River
Location0.33 MI N of Ch 64
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18772, -81.97429
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2015)
Projected traffic972 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 3 - Erhart RD over W Br of Rocky River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 3 - Erhart RD over W Br of Rocky 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 3 - Erhart RD over W Br of Rocky River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RD 3 - Erhart RD over W Br of Rocky River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns RD 3 - Erhart RD over W Br of Rocky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.