US Bridges

Hop TR 109 over East Br Wolf Creek

Fair

Seneca County, Ohio · .14 MI S of SR 18 · Structure no. 7437935

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
294
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hop TR 109 over East Br Wolf Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Hop TR 109 over East Br Wolf Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 294 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHop TR 109
CrossesEast Br Wolf Creek
Location.14 MI S of SR 18
RouteCounty Highway T0109
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12833, -83.26667
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2015)
Projected traffic408 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 TR 109 over East Br Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Hop TR 109 over East Br Wolf Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hop TR 109 over East Br Wolf Creek carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hop TR 109 over East Br Wolf Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Hop TR 109 over East Br Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.