US Bridges

Usr 224-SR 49 over Hoaglin Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 4.67 Mi. East of Oh/In · Structure no. 8102341

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 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 concrete slab carrying Usr 224-SR 49 over Hoaglin Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 94 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 2,737 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,799 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 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
Location4.67 Mi. East of Oh/In
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8515, -84.71542
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Usr 224-SR 49 over Hoaglin 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 2023.

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 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224-SR 49 over Hoaglin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.