US Bridges

Kipton Nickle Pl. over W.B.Black Rv K.N.Plate

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .01MI.WEST of West · Structure no. 4737075

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kipton Nickle Pl. over W.B.Black Rv K.N.Plate is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kipton Nickle Pl. over W.B.Black Rv K.N.Plate in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKipton Nickle Pl.
CrossesW.B.Black Rv K.N.Plate
Location.01MI.WEST of West
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26517, -82.17965
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 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 Kipton Nickle Pl. over W.B.Black Rv K.N.Plate built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kipton Nickle Pl. over W.B.Black Rv K.N.Plate 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kipton Nickle Pl. over W.B.Black Rv K.N.Plate carry?

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

How long is Kipton Nickle Pl. over W.B.Black Rv K.N.Plate?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kipton Nickle Pl. over W.B.Black Rv K.N.Plate?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.