US Bridges

Nickel Plate Diago over Kelner Ditch

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .16 Miles S of Whitehead · Structure no. 4737955

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nickel Plate Diago over Kelner Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Nickel Plate Diago over Kelner Ditch in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNickel Plate Diago
CrossesKelner Ditch
Location.16 Miles S of Whitehead
RouteCounty Highway C0027
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29236, -82.13984
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2018)
Projected traffic954 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Nickel Plate Diago over Kelner Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nickel Plate Diago over Kelner Ditch 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 Nickel Plate Diago over Kelner Ditch carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nickel Plate Diago over Kelner Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nickel Plate Diago over Kelner Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.