US Bridges

Hop CR 48 over Wolf Creek Ho

FairPosted for load

Seneca County, Ohio · .2 MI E of TR 111 · Structure no. 7437749

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
743
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hop CR 48 over Wolf Creek Ho is a steel truss - thru carrying Hop CR 48 over Wolf Creek Ho in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 743 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHop CR 48
CrossesWolf Creek Ho
Location.2 MI E of TR 111
RouteCounty Highway C0048
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13833, -83.24333
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2015)
Projected traffic1,031 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 48 over Wolf Creek Ho built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Hop CR 48 over Wolf Creek Ho in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Hop CR 48 over Wolf Creek Ho carry?

About 743 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hop CR 48 over Wolf Creek Ho?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hop CR 48 over Wolf Creek Ho?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.