US Bridges

Cnty RD 15 Parsons over Kelner Ditch Parsons Rd.

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.3 MI East of Whitehead · Structure no. 4738438

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,233
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cnty RD 15 Parsons over Kelner Ditch Parsons Rd. is a concrete slab carrying Cnty RD 15 Parsons over Kelner Ditch Parsons Rd. in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,233 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,487 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCnty RD 15 Parsons
CrossesKelner Ditch Parsons Rd.
Location0.3 MI East of Whitehead
RouteCounty Highway C0015
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27467, -82.13222
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,233 (2015)
Projected traffic4,487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cnty RD 15 Parsons over Kelner Ditch Parsons Rd. built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cnty RD 15 Parsons over Kelner Ditch Parsons 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cnty RD 15 Parsons over Kelner Ditch Parsons Rd. carry?

About 3,233 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cnty RD 15 Parsons over Kelner Ditch Parsons Rd.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cnty RD 15 Parsons over Kelner Ditch Parsons Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.