US Bridges

Harris-Salem RD over Wolf Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1.3 Mi. N. JCT CR6 · Structure no. 6238335

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris-Salem RD over Wolf Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Harris-Salem RD over Wolf Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 71 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHarris-Salem RD
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.3 Mi. N. JCT CR6
RouteCounty Highway C0042
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48918, -83.18321
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

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 Harris-Salem RD over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Harris-Salem RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Harris-Salem RD over Wolf Creek carry?

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

How long is Harris-Salem RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harris-Salem RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.