US Bridges

RD 29 - Congress over Br. E. Br. Black River

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 5162 North of Ch 102 · Structure no. 5243750

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
447
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 29 - Congress over Br. E. Br. Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RD 29 - Congress over Br. E. Br. Black River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 447 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRD 29 - Congress
CrossesBr. E. Br. Black River
Location5162 North of Ch 102
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05855, -82.05422
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2015)
Projected traffic620 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 29 - Congress over Br. E. Br. Black River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 29 - Congress over Br. E. Br. 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 29 - Congress over Br. E. Br. Black River carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RD 29 - Congress over Br. E. Br. Black River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD 29 - Congress over Br. E. Br. Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.