US Bridges

Jones Road over Wellington CR Jones

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.43 Miles East of SR 58 · Structure no. 4736877

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Road over Wellington CR Jones is a masonry arch - deck carrying Jones Road over Wellington CR Jones in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJones Road
CrossesWellington CR Jones
Location0.43 Miles East of SR 58
RouteCounty Highway T0005
StateOhio
Coordinates41.14787, -82.20967
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2015)
Projected traffic294 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Jones Road over Wellington CR Jones built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Jones Road over Wellington CR Jones 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Road over Wellington CR Jones carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jones Road over Wellington CR Jones?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Road over Wellington CR Jones?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.