US Bridges

Hop CR 38 over Wolf Creek East Br

GoodPosted for load

Seneca County, Ohio · .5 MI W of TR 135 · Structure no. 7438109

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
423
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hop CR 38 over Wolf Creek East Br is a steel truss - thru carrying Hop CR 38 over Wolf Creek East Br in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 423 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2035. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHop CR 38
CrossesWolf Creek East Br
Location.5 MI W of TR 135
RouteCounty Highway C0038
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16778, -83.19917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2015)
Projected traffic587 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 38 over Wolf Creek East Br built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Hop CR 38 over Wolf Creek East Br 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 38 over Wolf Creek East Br carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hop CR 38 over Wolf Creek East Br?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hop CR 38 over Wolf Creek East Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.