US Bridges

RD 44 - State RD over Wolf Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 3250 North of Ch 75 · Structure no. 5244102

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,570
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 44 - State RD over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RD 44 - State RD over Wolf 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 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,179 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 44 - State RD
CrossesWolf Creek
Location3250 North of Ch 75
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08949, -81.71995
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2015)
Projected traffic2,179 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$86 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 44 - State RD over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is RD 44 - State RD over Wolf 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 44 - State RD over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RD 44 - State RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 44 - State RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.