Klopfenstein Road over Wolf Creek
FairAuglaize County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. S. of SR 720 · Structure no. 0630179
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 797
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Klopfenstein Road over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Klopfenstein Road over Wolf Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 72 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 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Klopfenstein Road over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Klopfenstein Road over Wolf Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Klopfenstein Road over Wolf Creek carry?
About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Klopfenstein Road over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Klopfenstein Road over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.