US Bridges

SR 18 over Branch of Wolf Creek

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 0.5 MI W JCT US 224 · Structure no. 7400640

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,725
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Branch of Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 18 over Branch of Wolf Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,725 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,946 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesBranch of Wolf Creek
Location0.5 MI W JCT US 224
RouteState Highway 18
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11628, -83.23194
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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 Branch of Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Branch of 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 July 2023.

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

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

How long is SR 18 over Branch of Wolf Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Branch of Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.