US Bridges

County Road 45 over West Branch Wolf Creek

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · 400 Ft East CR-69 · Structure no. 5838231

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 45 over West Branch Wolf Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 45 over West Branch Wolf Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCounty Road 45
CrossesWest Branch Wolf Creek
Location400 Ft East CR-69
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50114, -81.71864
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 County Road 45 over West Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 45 over West 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 45 over West Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 45 over West Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 45 over West Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.