US Bridges

Hawley Rd. over Wellington CR Hawley

PoorPosted for load

Lorain County, Ohio · .63MI.NORTH of SR · Structure no. 4736303

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawley Rd. over Wellington CR Hawley is a steel truss - thru carrying Hawley Rd. over Wellington CR Hawley in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHawley Rd.
CrossesWellington CR Hawley
Location.63MI.NORTH of SR
RouteCounty Highway T0044
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17758, -82.19325
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2015)
Projected traffic126 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawley Rd. over Wellington CR Hawley built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawley Rd. over Wellington CR Hawley in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 91 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hawley Rd. over Wellington CR Hawley?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hawley Rd. over Wellington CR Hawley?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.