US Bridges

Usr 30-USR 224 EB over Maddox Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 1.10 Mi. West of Usr 127 · Structure no. 8100519

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,602
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 30-USR 224 EB over Maddox Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 30-USR 224 EB over Maddox Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,602 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,164 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 30-USR 224 EB
CrossesMaddox Creek
Location1.10 Mi. West of Usr 127
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88921, -84.60409
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,602 (2015)
Projected traffic9,164 by 2035
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Usr 30-USR 224 EB over Maddox Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 30-USR 224 EB over Maddox 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 30-USR 224 EB over Maddox Creek carry?

About 6,602 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is Usr 30-USR 224 EB over Maddox Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 30-USR 224 EB over Maddox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.