US Bridges

RD 44 - State RD over E Br Rocky River

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 5790 N of CR 135 · Structure no. 5244153

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,079
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 44 - State RD over E Br Rocky River is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 44 - State RD over E Br Rocky River 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 1,079 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 44 - State RD
CrossesE Br Rocky River
Location5790 N of CR 135
RouteCounty Highway CR044
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.21778, -81.70666
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,079 (2012)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 44 - State RD over E Br Rocky River built?

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

What condition is RD 44 - State RD over E Br Rocky 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RD 44 - State RD over E Br Rocky River carry?

About 1,079 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RD 44 - State RD over E Br Rocky River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RD 44 - State RD over E Br Rocky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.