US Bridges

Harter RD over East Br Rocky River

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 2000 Ft W of Medina-Line · Structure no. 7749015

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harter RD over East Br Rocky River is a steel culvert carrying Harter RD over East Br Rocky River in Summit 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHarter RD
CrossesEast Br Rocky River
Location2000 Ft W of Medina-Line
RouteCounty Highway T0051
StateOhio
Coordinates41.21, -81.685
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2018)
Projected traffic450 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Harter RD over East Br Rocky River built?

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

What condition is Harter RD over East Br Rocky River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Harter RD over East Br Rocky River carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harter RD over East Br Rocky River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Harter RD over East Br Rocky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.