US Bridges

SR-49 over North Branch Wolf Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .17MI.N. of Jct. USR-40 · Structure no. 5704626

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,026
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-49 over North Branch Wolf Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR-49 over North Branch Wolf Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,026 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,304 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesSR-49
CrossesNorth Branch Wolf Creek
Location.17MI.N. of Jct. USR-40
RouteState Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87274, -84.38037
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,026 (2015)
Projected traffic15,304 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-49 over North Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-49 over North Branch Wolf Creek 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 SR-49 over North Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 11,026 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR-49 over North Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-49 over North Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.