RD 438âCHAMPION
Carrying RD 438âCHAMPION over CHAMPION CREEK
CR02MI.S.OF RTE.4, Medina, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RD 438âCHAMPION
The RD 438âCHAMPION bridge in Medina, Ohio carries RD 438âCHAMPION over CHAMPION CREEK. It does not have a recorded construction year in the NBI. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 98000.1 meters (321538 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9, culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 61.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RD 438âCHAMPION compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Material
- Concrete
- Structure Length
- 98000.1 m (321538 ft)
- Deck Width
- 980.0 m (3215 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5241979
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 0/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
RD 438âCHAMPION is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare RD 438âCHAMPION 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 RD 438âCHAMPION?
RD 438âCHAMPION in Medina, Ohio has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RD 438âCHAMPION inspected?
RD 438âCHAMPION'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 5 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RD 438âCHAMPION is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RD 438âCHAMPION?
RD 438âCHAMPION has an NBI inventory load rating of 61.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RD 438âCHAMPION?
RD 438âCHAMPION is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is RD 438âCHAMPION and does age affect safety?
The construction year for RD 438âCHAMPION is not recorded in the NBI.
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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