US Bridges

Lou CR 60 over Wolf Creek Lou

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 0.58 Mile North of TR 132 · Structure no. 7442564

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lou CR 60 over Wolf Creek Lou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lou CR 60 over Wolf Creek Lou in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 132 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLou CR 60
CrossesWolf Creek Lou
Location0.58 Mile North of TR 132
RouteCounty Highway C0060
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16056, -83.34333
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2015)
Projected traffic183 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Lou CR 60 over Wolf Creek Lou built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lou CR 60 over Wolf Creek Lou 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lou CR 60 over Wolf Creek Lou carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lou CR 60 over Wolf Creek Lou?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lou CR 60 over Wolf Creek Lou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.