US Bridges

RD 50 - Chippewa over Mccabe Creek

Poor

Medina County, Ohio · 0.3 MI W of Ch 19 · Structure no. 5244307

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
904
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 50 - Chippewa over Mccabe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD 50 - Chippewa over Mccabe Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 904 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,255 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 50 - Chippewa
CrossesMccabe Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Ch 19
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07676, -81.90476
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic904 (2015)
Projected traffic1,255 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 50 - Chippewa over Mccabe Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 50 - Chippewa over Mccabe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does RD 50 - Chippewa over Mccabe Creek carry?

About 904 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 50 - Chippewa over Mccabe Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns RD 50 - Chippewa over Mccabe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.