US Bridges

Van Wagner over Bradford Creek

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 2.51 MI N of Moorman RD · Structure no. 4930577

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Wagner over Bradford Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Wagner over Bradford Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Wagner
CrossesBradford Creek
Location2.51 MI N of Moorman RD
RouteCounty Highway 84
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8211, -83.3869
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2015)
Projected traffic403 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Wagner over Bradford Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Wagner over Bradford Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Van Wagner over Bradford Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Van Wagner over Bradford Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Van Wagner over Bradford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.