US Bridges

SR 18 over Wellington Creek

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · .74 Miles East of SR 58 · Structure no. 4701801

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,401
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Wellington Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 18 over Wellington Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 55 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 5,401 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,497 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesWellington Creek
Location.74 Miles East of SR 58
RouteState Highway 18
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16847, -82.20349
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,401 (2015)
Projected traffic7,497 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 18 over Wellington Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 18 over Wellington Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Wellington Creek carry?

About 5,401 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Wellington Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Wellington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.