US Bridges

Ple CR 42 over East Branch of Wolf Cree

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 0.43 Miles West of SR 53 · Structure no. 7443692

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
666
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ple CR 42 over East Branch of Wolf Cree is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ple CR 42 over East Branch of Wolf Cree in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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.

It carries about 666 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPle CR 42
CrossesEast Branch of Wolf Cree
Location0.43 Miles West of SR 53
RouteCounty Highway C0042
StateOhio
Coordinates41.22583, -83.17583
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic666 (2015)
Projected traffic924 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 Ple CR 42 over East Branch of Wolf Cree built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ple CR 42 over East Branch of Wolf Cree 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ple CR 42 over East Branch of Wolf Cree carry?

About 666 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ple CR 42 over East Branch of Wolf Cree?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ple CR 42 over East Branch of Wolf Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.