US Bridges

RD 33 - Branch RD over Mallet Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 3361 E of RD 162 · Structure no. 5243858

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
445
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 33 - Branch RD over Mallet Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RD 33 - Branch RD over Mallet Creek 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 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 445 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRD 33 - Branch RD
CrossesMallet Creek
Location3361 E of RD 162
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateOhio
Coordinates41.14217, -81.94236
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2015)
Projected traffic618 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 33 - Branch RD over Mallet Creek built?

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

What condition is RD 33 - Branch RD over Mallet Creek 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 33 - Branch RD over Mallet Creek carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RD 33 - Branch RD over Mallet Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD 33 - Branch RD over Mallet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.