US Bridges

Guilford Road over Wolf Ditch

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.35 MI E JCT T 157 · Structure no. 8140219

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guilford Road over Wolf Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Guilford Road over Wolf Ditch in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGuilford Road
CrossesWolf Ditch
Location0.35 MI E JCT T 157
RouteCounty Highway T0048
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76453, -84.46987
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2018)
Projected traffic31 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Guilford Road over Wolf Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guilford Road over Wolf 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 2024.

How much traffic does Guilford Road over Wolf Ditch carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Guilford Road over Wolf Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Guilford Road over Wolf Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.