US Bridges

SR 587 over Wolf Creek Branch

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 1 Mile S. of SR 18 · Structure no. 7403712

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
759
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 587 over Wolf Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 587 over Wolf Creek Branch in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 587
CrossesWolf Creek Branch
Location1 Mile S. of SR 18
RouteState Highway 587
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12805, -83.38656
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2015)
Projected traffic1,053 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Wolf Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 587 over Wolf Creek Branch 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 Wolf Creek Branch carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 587 over Wolf Creek Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 587 over Wolf Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.