US Bridges

SR 18 over East Branch Wolf Creek

Fair

Seneca County, Ohio · 2.07 Mi. West of Usr 224 · Structure no. 7400594

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,725
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over East Branch Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 18 over East Branch Wolf Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,725 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,946 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesEast Branch Wolf Creek
Location2.07 Mi. West of Usr 224
RouteState Highway 18
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12911, -83.25145
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,725 (2015)
Projected traffic7,946 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
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 18 over East Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over East Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over East Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 5,725 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over East Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over East Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.