US Bridges

RD 42 - Grafton RD over Plum Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 4175 E of RD 7 · Structure no. 5244099

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 42 - Grafton RD over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD 42 - Grafton RD over Plum Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,331 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRD 42 - Grafton RD
CrossesPlum Creek
Location4175 E of RD 7
RouteCounty Highway C0042
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26042, -81.95776
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2016)
Projected traffic3,331 by 2036
Trucks3%
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 42 - Grafton RD over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 42 - Grafton RD over Plum 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RD 42 - Grafton RD over Plum Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RD 42 - Grafton RD over Plum Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns RD 42 - Grafton RD over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.