US Bridges

SR 31 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Ohio · 7.05 Mi. North of Har/Uni · Structure no. 3300277

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,514
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 31 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 31 over Wolf Creek in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,514 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,265 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 31
CrossesWolf Creek
Location7.05 Mi. North of Har/Uni
RouteState Highway 31
StateOhio
Coordinates40.59127, -83.56732
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,514 (2015)
Projected traffic6,265 by 2035
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 31 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 31 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 SR 31 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 4,514 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR 31 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 31 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.