US Bridges

Hop CR 26 over Branch of Wolf Creek Ho

GoodPosted for load

Seneca County, Ohio · 1.41 MI E of SR 18 · Structure no. 7437730

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,639
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hop CR 26 over Branch of Wolf Creek Ho is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hop CR 26 over Branch of Wolf Creek Ho in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,639 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,215 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHop CR 26
CrossesBranch of Wolf Creek Ho
Location1.41 MI E of SR 18
RouteCounty Highway C0026
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1178, -83.21791
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,639 (2015)
Projected traffic9,215 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hop CR 26 over Branch of Wolf Creek Ho built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hop CR 26 over Branch of Wolf Creek Ho 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 CR 26 over Branch of Wolf Creek Ho carry?

About 6,639 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hop CR 26 over Branch of Wolf Creek Ho?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hop CR 26 over Branch of Wolf Creek Ho?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.