US Bridges

Township Road 7 over West Branch Wolf Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.12 E. SR 12 · Structure no. 7234058

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 7 over West Branch Wolf Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 7 over West Branch Wolf Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 7
CrossesWest Branch Wolf Creek
Location0.12 E. SR 12
RouteCounty Highway T0007
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26086, -83.21225
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Township Road 7 over West Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 7 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 7 over West Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 7 over West Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 7 over West Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.