US Bridges

Wenger Road over Hulls Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · .45 M.N. Amsterdam Road · Structure no. 7543700

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,189
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wenger Road over Hulls Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wenger Road over Hulls Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,189 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,351 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWenger Road
CrossesHulls Creek
Location.45 M.N. Amsterdam Road
RouteCounty Highway T0050
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.43059, -84.20203
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,189 (2020)
Projected traffic1,351 by 2040
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 Wenger Road over Hulls Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wenger Road over Hulls Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wenger Road over Hulls Creek carry?

About 1,189 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wenger Road over Hulls Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wenger Road over Hulls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.