US Bridges

RD 78 - Kennard RD over Camel Creek

FairPosted for load

Medina County, Ohio · 0.3 MI E of Ch 35 · Structure no. 5244749

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 78 - Kennard RD over Camel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RD 78 - Kennard RD over Camel Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 399 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRD 78 - Kennard RD
CrossesCamel Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Ch 35
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05207, -81.96033
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2015)
Projected traffic554 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 78 - Kennard RD over Camel Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 78 - Kennard RD over Camel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does RD 78 - Kennard RD over Camel Creek carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RD 78 - Kennard RD over Camel Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 78 - Kennard RD over Camel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.