US Bridges

Wolfcale Road over Harr Ditch

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · .5 Mi. E. of Bergner Rd. · Structure no. 8135436

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolfcale Road over Harr Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wolfcale Road over Harr Ditch in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWolfcale Road
CrossesHarr Ditch
Location.5 Mi. E. of Bergner Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0146
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88778, -84.67672
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2014)
Projected traffic486 by 2034
Trucks3%
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 Wolfcale Road over Harr Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolfcale Road over Harr Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wolfcale Road over Harr Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wolfcale Road over Harr Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wolfcale Road over Harr Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.