US Bridges

New Madison-Cole over West Branch

Fair

Darke County, Ohio · .43 MI N US 36 · Structure no. 1944649

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
479
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Madison-Cole over West Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying New Madison-Cole over West Branch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 479 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Madison-Cole
CrossesWest Branch
Location.43 MI N US 36
RouteCounty Highway C0026
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06223, -84.70631
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2015)
Projected traffic665 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 West Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Madison-Cole over West Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does New Madison-Cole over West Branch carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is New Madison-Cole over West Branch?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns New Madison-Cole over West Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.