US Bridges

RD 70 - Fenn RD over W Br Rocky River

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 0.375 MI East of SR42 · Structure no. 5244579

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,372
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 70 - Fenn RD over W Br Rocky River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RD 70 - Fenn RD over W Br Rocky River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,372 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,008 by 2035. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRD 70 - Fenn RD
CrossesW Br Rocky River
Location0.375 MI East of SR42
RouteCounty Highway 70
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17082, -81.85331
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,372 (2015)
Projected traffic13,008 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 W Br Rocky River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 70 - Fenn RD over 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 70 - Fenn RD over W Br Rocky River carry?

About 9,372 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 70 - Fenn RD over W Br Rocky River?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RD 70 - Fenn RD over W Br Rocky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.