US Bridges

SR 18 over Hockenberry Run

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 3.30 Mi. East of Hen/Woo · Structure no. 8700583

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,178
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Hockenberry Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 18 over Hockenberry Run in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,178 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,781 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesHockenberry Run
Location3.30 Mi. East of Hen/Woo
RouteState Highway 18
StateOhio
Coordinates41.20453, -83.81866
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,178 (2019)
Projected traffic1,781 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 18 over Hockenberry Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Hockenberry 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Hockenberry Run carry?

About 1,178 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Hockenberry Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 18 over Hockenberry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.