US Bridges

RD 70 - Fenn RD over Trib. to W. Br. Rocky Rv

Good

Medina County, Ohio · .25 Mi. W. of SR 42 · Structure no. 5244560

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,992
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 70 - Fenn RD over Trib. to W. Br. Rocky Rv is a concrete frame carrying RD 70 - Fenn RD over Trib. to W. Br. Rocky Rv in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,992 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,093 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 70 - Fenn RD
CrossesTrib. to W. Br. Rocky Rv
Location.25 Mi. W. of SR 42
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17072, -81.86343
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,992 (2015)
Projected traffic11,093 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 70 - Fenn RD over Trib. to W. Br. Rocky Rv built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 70 - Fenn RD over Trib. to W. Br. Rocky Rv 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 70 - Fenn RD over Trib. to W. Br. Rocky Rv carry?

About 7,992 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 70 - Fenn RD over Trib. to W. Br. Rocky Rv?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RD 70 - Fenn RD over Trib. to W. Br. Rocky Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.