US Bridges

Cole Road over Creek

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 0.05 MI S.Jct SR 303 · Structure no. 5261902

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cole Road over Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cole Road over Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2017. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesCole Road
CrossesCreek
Location0.05 MI S.Jct SR 303
RouteCity Street COLER
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23762, -81.81702
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1997)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2017
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cole Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cole Road over 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 Cole Road over Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cole Road over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cole Road over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.