US Bridges

Nichols Rd. over Plum Creek Nichols Rd.

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · .15MI.EAST of · Structure no. 4737857

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
624
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nichols Rd. over Plum Creek Nichols Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nichols Rd. over Plum Creek Nichols Rd. in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 114 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 624 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNichols Rd.
CrossesPlum Creek Nichols Rd.
Location.15MI.EAST of
RouteCounty Highway T0136
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3282, -81.94062
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic624 (2015)
Projected traffic866 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 Nichols Rd. over Plum Creek Nichols Rd. built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Nichols Rd. over Plum Creek Nichols Rd. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nichols Rd. over Plum Creek Nichols Rd. carry?

About 624 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nichols Rd. over Plum Creek Nichols Rd.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nichols Rd. over Plum Creek Nichols Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.