TH-138 Laurel Rd
Carrying TH-138 Laurel Rd over UNDER MED-138-0344 TH
2.31 MI N OF SR 3, Medina, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TH-138 Laurel Rd
The TH-138 Laurel Rd bridge in Medina, Ohio carries TH-138 Laurel Rd over UNDER MED-138-0344 TH. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 55,152 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TH-138 Laurel Rd compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 55,152 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5204119
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TH-138 Laurel Rd is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare TH-138 Laurel Rd against other structures in Medina and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for TH-138 Laurel Rd?
TH-138 Laurel Rd in Medina, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TH-138 Laurel Rd inspected?
TH-138 Laurel Rd's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 55,152 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TH-138 Laurel Rd is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TH-138 Laurel Rd?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for TH-138 Laurel Rd.
Who is responsible for maintaining TH-138 Laurel Rd?
Ownership is not specified for TH-138 Laurel Rd in the NBI.
How old is TH-138 Laurel Rd and does age affect safety?
TH-138 Laurel Rd was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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