US Bridges

S. Huntington ST over Champion Crk(huntington)

PoorPosted for load

Medina County, Ohio · N of Lafayette · Structure no. 5265509

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,614
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Huntington ST over Champion Crk(huntington) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S. Huntington ST over Champion Crk(huntington) in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,614 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS. Huntington ST
CrossesChampion Crk(huntington)
LocationN of Lafayette
RouteCity Street HUNTI
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13558, -81.86799
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,614 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 S. Huntington ST over Champion Crk(huntington) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Huntington ST over Champion Crk(huntington) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S. Huntington ST over Champion Crk(huntington) carry?

About 6,614 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S. Huntington ST over Champion Crk(huntington)?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S. Huntington ST over Champion Crk(huntington)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.