US Bridges

Kipton Nickle Pl. over Wellington CR K.N.Plate

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.6 MI East of · Structure no. 4737091

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

About this bridge

Kipton Nickle Pl. over Wellington CR K.N.Plate is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kipton Nickle Pl. over Wellington CR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKipton Nickle Pl.
CrossesWellington CR K.N.Plate
Location0.6 MI East of
RouteCounty Highway T0052
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26522, -82.16828
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Wellington CR K.N.Plate built?

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

What condition is Kipton Nickle Pl. over Wellington CR K.N.Plate 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kipton Nickle Pl. over Wellington CR K.N.Plate carry?

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

How long is Kipton Nickle Pl. over Wellington CR K.N.Plate?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kipton Nickle Pl. over Wellington CR K.N.Plate?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.