US Bridges

SR 587 over East Branch Wolf Creek

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 1.11 Mi. South of Usr 224 · Structure no. 7403623

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,028
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 587 over East Branch Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 587 over East Branch Wolf Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,028 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,427 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 587
CrossesEast Branch Wolf Creek
Location1.11 Mi. South of Usr 224
RouteState Highway 587
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07621, -83.3403
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,028 (2015)
Projected traffic1,427 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 587 over East Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 587 over East 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 587 over East Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,028 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 587 over East Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 587 over East Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.