US Bridges

Lou CR 18 over Branch of Wolf Creek Lo

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .33 MI W of TR101 · Structure no. 7442939

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
337
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lou CR 18 over Branch of Wolf Creek Lo is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lou CR 18 over Branch of Wolf Creek Lo in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLou CR 18
CrossesBranch of Wolf Creek Lo
Location.33 MI W of TR101
RouteCounty Highway C0018
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10894, -83.31105
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2015)
Projected traffic468 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 18 over Branch of Wolf Creek Lo built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lou CR 18 over Branch of Wolf Creek Lo 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 18 over Branch of Wolf Creek Lo carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lou CR 18 over Branch of Wolf Creek Lo?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lou CR 18 over Branch of Wolf Creek Lo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.