US Bridges

Usr 224-SR 49 over Hoaglin Creek

Fair

Van Wert County, Ohio · 4.02 Mi. East of Oh/In · Structure no. 8102317

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,737
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 224-SR 49 over Hoaglin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 224-SR 49 over Hoaglin Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 83 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 2,737 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,799 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUsr 224-SR 49
CrossesHoaglin Creek
Location4.02 Mi. East of Oh/In
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85142, -84.7279
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,737 (2015)
Projected traffic3,799 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Usr 224-SR 49 over Hoaglin Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Usr 224-SR 49 over Hoaglin Creek 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 Usr 224-SR 49 over Hoaglin Creek carry?

About 2,737 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Usr 224-SR 49 over Hoaglin Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224-SR 49 over Hoaglin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.