US Bridges

Cemetary Rd. over Wellinton CR Cemetary

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · .44MI. East of SR · Structure no. 4734173

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetary Rd. over Wellinton CR Cemetary is a masonry arch - deck carrying Cemetary Rd. over Wellinton CR Cemetary in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetary Rd.
CrossesWellinton CR Cemetary
Location.44MI. East of SR
RouteCounty Highway M0158
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15797, -82.20959
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetary Rd. over Wellinton CR Cemetary built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetary Rd. over Wellinton CR Cemetary 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 Cemetary Rd. over Wellinton CR Cemetary carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cemetary Rd. over Wellinton CR Cemetary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetary Rd. over Wellinton CR Cemetary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.