US Bridges

Medina Line RD over I-76

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1.30 MI W of SR 21 · Structure no. 7704860

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,419
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Medina Line RD over I-76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Medina Line RD over I-76 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 61 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,419 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,751 by 2035. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMedina Line RD
CrossesI-76
Location1.30 MI W of SR 21
RouteCounty Highway C0002
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04168, -81.68748
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,419 (2015)
Projected traffic67,751 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Medina Line RD over I-76 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Medina Line RD over I-76 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 Medina Line RD over I-76 carry?

About 7,419 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Medina Line RD over I-76?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Medina Line RD over I-76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.