US Bridges

RD 49-RIVER Styx over Br of W Br Rocky River

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 1110 N of CR 75 · Structure no. 5244250

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,440
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 49-RIVER Styx over Br of W Br Rocky River is a concrete slab carrying RD 49-RIVER Styx over Br of W 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 3,440 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,775 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 49-RIVER Styx
CrossesBr of W Br Rocky River
Location1110 N of CR 75
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08769, -81.80519
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
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 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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,440 (2011)
Projected traffic4,775 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 49-RIVER Styx over Br of W Br Rocky River built?

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

What condition is RD 49-RIVER Styx over Br of W 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RD 49-RIVER Styx over Br of W Br Rocky River carry?

About 3,440 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RD 49-RIVER Styx over Br of W Br Rocky River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RD 49-RIVER Styx over Br of W Br Rocky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.