US Bridges

SR 303 over Over Wellington Creek

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 2.71 Miles East of SR 58 · Structure no. 4707036

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,794
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 303 over Over Wellington Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 303 over Over Wellington Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,794 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,878 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 303
CrossesOver Wellington Creek
Location2.71 Miles East of SR 58
RouteState Highway 303
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23745, -82.16662
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,794 (2015)
Projected traffic3,878 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 303 over Over Wellington Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 303 over Over Wellington Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 303 over Over Wellington Creek carry?

About 2,794 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 303 over Over Wellington Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 303 over Over Wellington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.