RD 29 - Congress over W Fork of Black River
FairMedina County, Ohio · 0.33 Mi. S. of SR224 · Structure no. 5243742
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 29 - Congress over W Fork of Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RD 29 - Congress over W Fork of Black River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 29 - Congress over W Fork of Black River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 29 - Congress over W Fork of Black River 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 29 - Congress over W Fork of Black River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RD 29 - Congress over W Fork of Black River?
The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns RD 29 - Congress over W Fork of Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.