US Bridges

Nelson Place over Belle-Aire Ditch

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.08 N of Waverly · Structure no. 2460092

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelson Place over Belle-Aire Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nelson Place over Belle-Aire Ditch in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 1999. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNelson Place
CrossesBelle-Aire Ditch
Location0.08 N of Waverly
RouteCity Street 199
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.52107, -83.43345
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1979)
Projected traffic1,388 by 1999
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Nelson Place over Belle-Aire Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nelson Place over Belle-Aire Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nelson Place over Belle-Aire Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nelson Place over Belle-Aire Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nelson Place over Belle-Aire Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.