SR 53 over Wolf Creek
GoodSandusky County, Ohio · 1.69 Mi. North of San/Sen · Structure no. 7202199
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,642
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 53 over Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over Wolf Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5,642 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,831 by 2035. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 53 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 53 over 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 53 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 5,642 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR 53 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 53 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.