US Bridges

New Madison-Cole over Lake Dt

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .22 MI N Holl-Samp · Structure no. 1944606

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
726
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Madison-Cole over Lake Dt is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Madison-Cole over Lake Dt in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 726 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNew Madison-Cole
CrossesLake Dt
Location.22 MI N Holl-Samp
RouteCounty Highway C0026
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00718, -84.70545
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2015)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 New Madison-Cole over Lake Dt built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Madison-Cole over Lake Dt 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does New Madison-Cole over Lake Dt carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is New Madison-Cole over Lake Dt?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns New Madison-Cole over Lake Dt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.