US Bridges

Twp. Road 247 over Wolf Run

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 1.7 Mi. S. of US42 · Structure no. 8539715

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 247 over Wolf Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Road 247 over Wolf Run in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 247
CrossesWolf Run
Location1.7 Mi. S. of US42
RouteCounty Highway T0247
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94394, -82.11677
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2015)
Projected traffic94 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$366,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp. Road 247 over Wolf Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Twp. Road 247 over Wolf Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 247 over Wolf Run carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 247 over Wolf Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 247 over Wolf Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.