US Bridges

Guilford Boulevard over Champion Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 430 S of East Smith · Structure no. 5265615

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,534
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guilford Boulevard over Champion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Guilford Boulevard over Champion Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,534 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,721 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGuilford Boulevard
CrossesChampion Creek
Location430 S of East Smith
RouteCity Street GUILF
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13352, -81.84805
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,534 (2019)
Projected traffic10,721 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Guilford Boulevard over Champion Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guilford Boulevard over Champion Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Guilford Boulevard over Champion Creek carry?

About 4,534 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Guilford Boulevard over Champion Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Guilford Boulevard over Champion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.