US Bridges

Hop TR-18 over East Branch Wolf Creek

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 600 Ft East of CR-591 · Structure no. 7430003

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hop TR-18 over East Branch Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hop TR-18 over East Branch Wolf Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 791 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHop TR-18
CrossesEast Branch Wolf Creek
Location600 Ft East of CR-591
RouteCounty Highway T0018
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10175, -83.22611
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2020)
Projected traffic791 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$51.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hop TR-18 over East Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hop TR-18 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hop TR-18 over East Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hop TR-18 over East Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hop TR-18 over East Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.