US Bridges

Lou TR 47 over Wolf Creek Lo

Fair

Seneca County, Ohio · .55 MI N of SR 18 · Structure no. 7442459

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lou TR 47 over Wolf Creek Lo is a steel truss - thru carrying Lou TR 47 over Wolf Creek Lo in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLou TR 47
CrossesWolf Creek Lo
Location.55 MI N of SR 18
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.14333, -83.36667
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Lou TR 47 over Wolf Creek Lo built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Lou TR 47 over Wolf Creek Lo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lou TR 47 over Wolf Creek Lo carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lou TR 47 over Wolf Creek Lo?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lou TR 47 over Wolf Creek Lo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.