US Bridges

State Park Rt 3 over Wellington Crk (findley)

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.98 MI from SR-58 · Structure no. 4726235

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
1999 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

State Park Rt 3 over Wellington Crk (findley) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Park Rt 3 over Wellington Crk (findley) in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 625 by 2019. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Park Rt 3
CrossesWellington Crk (findley)
Location0.98 MI from SR-58
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12206, -82.21176
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1999)
Projected traffic625 by 2019
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 State Park Rt 3 over Wellington Crk (findley) built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park Rt 3 over Wellington Crk (findley) 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 State Park Rt 3 over Wellington Crk (findley) carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is State Park Rt 3 over Wellington Crk (findley)?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns State Park Rt 3 over Wellington Crk (findley)?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.