US Bridges

RD 49-RIVER Styx over West Branch Rocky River

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 1285 Ft N of RD 60 · Structure no. 5244269

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,024
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 49-RIVER Styx over West Branch Rocky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RD 49-RIVER Styx over West Branch Rocky River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 12,024 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,689 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRD 49-RIVER Styx
CrossesWest Branch Rocky River
Location1285 Ft N of RD 60
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12484, -81.81234
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,024 (2015)
Projected traffic16,689 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 West Branch Rocky River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 49-RIVER Styx over West Branch 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 West Branch Rocky River carry?

About 12,024 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 49-RIVER Styx over West Branch Rocky River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RD 49-RIVER Styx over West Branch Rocky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.