US Bridges

Township Road 70 over S Fk Wolf Ck * Burfiel

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 1.29 MI N of JCT SR 550 · Structure no. 8437092

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 70 over S Fk Wolf Ck * Burfiel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 70 over S Fk Wolf Ck * Burfiel in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTownship Road 70
CrossesS Fk Wolf Ck * Burfiel
Location1.29 MI N of JCT SR 550
RouteCounty Highway T0070
StateOhio
Coordinates39.42167, -81.71056
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2015)
Projected traffic53 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Township Road 70 over S Fk Wolf Ck * Burfiel built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 70 over S Fk Wolf Ck * Burfiel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 70 over S Fk Wolf Ck * Burfiel carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 70 over S Fk Wolf Ck * Burfiel?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 70 over S Fk Wolf Ck * Burfiel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.