US Bridges

RD 47 - Abbeyville over Br.Of W.Br.Rocky Fork

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 5.08MI.E.OF SR.18 · Structure no. 5244218

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,559
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 47 - Abbeyville over Br.Of W.Br.Rocky Fork is a concrete frame carrying RD 47 - Abbeyville over Br.Of W.Br.Rocky Fork in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,559 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,164 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 47 - Abbeyville
CrossesBr.Of W.Br.Rocky Fork
Location5.08MI.E.OF SR.18
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.21294, -81.90276
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,559 (2015)
Projected traffic2,164 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 47 - Abbeyville over Br.Of W.Br.Rocky Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 47 - Abbeyville over Br.Of W.Br.Rocky Fork 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 47 - Abbeyville over Br.Of W.Br.Rocky Fork carry?

About 1,559 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RD 47 - Abbeyville over Br.Of W.Br.Rocky Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD 47 - Abbeyville over Br.Of W.Br.Rocky Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.