US Bridges

Bursley Rd. over Wellington CR Bursley

FairPosted for load

Lorain County, Ohio · .55MI.EAST of SR · Structure no. 4733916

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bursley Rd. over Wellington CR Bursley is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Bursley Rd. over Wellington CR Bursley in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesBursley Rd.
CrossesWellington CR Bursley
Location.55MI.EAST of SR
RouteCounty Highway C0042
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11616, -82.20962
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bursley Rd. over Wellington CR Bursley built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bursley Rd. over Wellington CR Bursley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bursley Rd. over Wellington CR Bursley carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bursley Rd. over Wellington CR Bursley?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Bursley Rd. over Wellington CR Bursley?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.