Medina County Bridge Report Card
Medina County scores 94 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Medina County, Ohio
Medina County has 252 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.8% is at or below the 4.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,401 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Medina County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 94/100 (A). The county has 252 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,401 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.8% | 5.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.9% of measured traffic | 0.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,791,713 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 15,401 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Medina County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Huntington ST over Champion Crk(huntington) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,614 | 1975 |
| Usr 42 over Camel Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,170 | 1982 |
| RD 97 - Greenwich over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,178 | 2002 |
| RD 50 - Chippewa over Mccabe Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 904 | 1990 |
| RD 4 - Smith RD over East Branch Black River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 693 | 1924 |
| RD 145 - Wall RD over River Styx | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 542 | 1972 |
| Prospect Street over Champion Crk(prospect) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1996 |
| Ir 71 Exit Ramp over Ramp C Over Plum Creek S | High traffic | Good | 36,030 | 1964 |
| Ir71 & Us224 Ramp over Ir-71 | High traffic | Good | 35,350 | 2009 |
| SR 94 over Over Med-076-0976 | High traffic | Fair | 29,940 | 1958 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.