US Bridges

Medina Line Road over I-271

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 2.30 MI W of SR 176 · Structure no. 7708793

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,794
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Medina Line Road over I-271 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Medina Line Road over I-271 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 37,794 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,571 by 2035. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMedina Line Road
CrossesI-271
Location2.30 MI W of SR 176
RouteCounty Highway C0002
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.20381, -81.6784
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,794 (2015)
Projected traffic44,571 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Road over I-271 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Medina Line Road over I-271 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Medina Line Road over I-271 carry?

About 37,794 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Medina Line Road over I-271?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Medina Line Road over I-271?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.