US Bridges

Norden Road over Wolf Creek

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.23 M. S. of Seaman St. · Structure no. 4863380

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
613
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norden Road over Wolf Creek is a concrete frame carrying Norden Road over Wolf Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 613 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNorden Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.23 M. S. of Seaman St.
RouteCity Street NORDN
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.64947, -83.39006
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic613 (2022)
Projected traffic851 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Norden Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norden 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Norden Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 613 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Norden Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Norden Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.