US Bridges

Wolfe Rd. over Sugar Creek Wolfe RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.33 MI S of State RD · Structure no. 0236861

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolfe Rd. over Sugar Creek Wolfe RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wolfe Rd. over Sugar Creek Wolfe RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 61 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWolfe Rd.
CrossesSugar Creek Wolfe RD
Location0.33 MI S of State RD
RouteCounty Highway T0170
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81287, -84.03225
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2015)
Projected traffic228 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 Wolfe Rd. over Sugar Creek Wolfe RD built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Wolfe Rd. over Sugar Creek Wolfe RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wolfe Rd. over Sugar Creek Wolfe RD carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wolfe Rd. over Sugar Creek Wolfe RD?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wolfe Rd. over Sugar Creek Wolfe RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.